Tylön

Tylön is a nature reserve on an island near Tylosand covering about 14 hectares. The rocky terrain supports grasses, heather, and shrubs, and the whole island sits surrounded by the waters of Kattegat.

In the 1700s, the island housed a fishing village for Swedish Navy boatmen until it was abandoned toward the end of that century. This settlement shows how the place was once used for work.

The island contains three Bronze Age burial mounds and stone arrangements that speak to early human settlement here. These remains show how people used this place long ago.

Access to the island is restricted during bird breeding season from April through mid-July to protect large seabird colonies. These months off-limits allow the birds to breed safely.

A steel lighthouse built in 1870 and the former keeper's residence are the only structures standing on this protected island. These two buildings give the place its distinctive appearance and sense of isolation.

GPS coordinates: 56.64765,12.71163

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26