Kallan lighthouse, Sector lighthouse in Jakobstad, Finland
Kallan lighthouse is a sector light in Jakobstad, built from reinforced concrete and rising 22 meters above sea level. The structure displays a distinctive red and white striped pattern and transmits signals to guide vessels through the waters.
The lighthouse was built in 1956 and initially used acetylene power. It was later converted to diesel fuel and began using wind energy as an additional power source from 1999 onward.
The lighthouse serves as a navigation marker in a chain of stations that guide vessels through Finnish coastal waters. Visitors can observe how such structures remain essential to maritime safety in the region.
The lighthouse is located in a coastal area and can be viewed from the water or from the shoreline. Keep in mind that the area experiences significant wind, and the surroundings can be challenging to navigate in poor weather conditions.
The lighthouse stands at Finland's most northwesterly maritime outpost before Swedish territory, marking the boundary between Finnish and Swedish water zones. This position makes it a geographically significant point along the maritime border between the two countries.
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