Pater Noster lighthouse
Pater Noster lighthouse, Maritime navigational aid in Tjörn Municipality, Sweden
Pater Noster lighthouse is a 32-meter cast iron tower standing on the rocky island of Hamneskär off Sweden's west coast. The complex marks treacherous waters and now serves as a residential site with guest accommodations.
The structure was designed in 1868 by engineers Gustaf von Heidenstam and Albert Theodor Gellerstedt with advanced Fresnel lens technology. It remains a protected historical building and part of Sweden's lighthouse heritage.
The name Pater Noster comes from the Lord's Prayer, showing how seafarers once connected their faith with the dangers of the sea. This spiritual link remains part of how locals understand the place.
Access to the site requires helicopter or boat transport from Marstrand, so plan your visit in advance. Nine renovated guest rooms allow visitors to stay overnight on this isolated island.
The lens room was rebuilt in 2015 with modern kitchen facilities, later used as a solitary cinema during film festivals. This unexpected transformation shows how a historic navigation space became a cultural venue.
Location: Tjörn Municipality
Inception: 1868
Architects: Gustaf von Heidenstam, Albert Theodor Gellerstedt
Height: 32.4 m
Made from material: cast iron
Website: http://paternoster-fyren.com
GPS coordinates: 57.89583,11.46583
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46
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