Kullen lighthouse, Lighthouse at Kullaberg peninsula in Höganäs, Sweden.
Kullen lighthouse is a cylindrical white tower standing 18.5 meters high on a rocky cliff of the Kullaberg peninsula. The structure rises directly from the headland and overlooks the narrow waters where the Öresund strait begins.
The first lighthouse on this site was built in 1561, but the current tower dates to 1900 after several earlier structures had been replaced. The redesign responded to increasing maritime traffic in these waters.
The lighthouse marks the entrance to one of Scandinavia's busiest shipping routes and guides vessels between Denmark and Sweden. Visitors can witness the ongoing importance of this place by watching ships pass throughout the day.
The lighthouse is best reached on foot via hiking trails starting from Mölle, which pass through a nature reserve. The paths vary in difficulty and offer different routes depending on your walking ability and time available.
The light beam comes from an antique Fresnel lens, an optical system developed in the 1800s that still works much as it originally did. This mechanical technology allows the tower to project its beam far across the water without relying on modern electronics.
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