Stora Fjäderägg lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse on Stora Fjäderägg island, Umeå Municipality, Sweden.
Description
Stora Fjäderägg lighthouse is a navigational beacon situated on a rocky island near Umeå along Sweden's Baltic coastline. The structure combines brick, concrete, and sheet iron construction and displays white, red, and green signal lights with distinctive flash patterns to guide maritime traffic.
History
The beacon was established in 1851 and originally stood at a modest height of 6 meters. Subsequent reconstruction efforts extended its height to 12 meters and finally to its present height of 13.5 meters, reflecting improvements in maritime navigation technology.
Culture
The lighthouse keeper's former residence now operates as a youth hostel, giving visitors a chance to experience daily life on this remote Baltic island. Local traditions and maritime heritage are woven into the fabric of this small settlement.
Practical
Visiting requires taking a ferry from the mainland to Holmön and then a separate boat to reach the lighthouse on Stora Fjäderägg. Watch weather conditions carefully, as the crossing can be rough and timing depends on seasonal ferry schedules.
Did you know?
The island hosts a bird research station where scientists track migratory species traveling between Europe, Asia, and Africa. This ongoing work contributes to understanding how bird populations navigate across continents.
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