Sandhammaren lighthouse

Sandhammaren lighthouse is a cast iron skeletal tower on the southern Swedish coast near Bornholm Sound. The red structure with greenish lantern dome rises 29.4 meters high and emits white flashes every 5 seconds, visible across the Baltic Sea for up to 22 nautical miles.

The facility began operations in 1862 with two identical towers to prevent confusion with the Ertholmene light. One of the two structures was relocated to Pite-Rönnskär in 1891, reducing the pair to a single tower.

The structure was designed by architects Albert Theodor Gellerstedt and Gustaf von Heidenstam and carries governmental listed building status today. Its red color and greenish lantern dome are distinctive features that help seafarers navigate and make the tower a recognizable landmark along the southern coast.

The tower operates automatically and is accessible from land, allowing visits to be made. The immediate surroundings are exposed and windy, so plan your visit during stable weather conditions.

The lighthouse stands near Sweden's oldest rescue station, which saved over 500 people from shipwrecks between 1855 and 1945. This station was a vital location for search and rescue operations along this dangerous coastline for many decades.

Location: Ystad Municipality

Inception: 1862

Architects: Albert Theodor Gellerstedt, Gustaf von Heidenstam

Height: 29.4 m

Website: http://sandhammarensfyrplats.se

GPS coordinates: 55.38671,14.19289

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43