Landsort lighthouse

The white stone and cast iron lighthouse stands 25 meters tall with a conical roof, double balconies, and a bright red lantern at the top.

Built in 1670, the lighthouse began operations with an open fire system before transitioning through coal, oil, paraffin, and finally electric light in 1938.

The lighthouse sits on Öja Island, where fewer than 30 permanent residents maintain traditional maritime practices within the Stockholm Archipelago community.

Visitors can reach the lighthouse via ferry service from Ankarudden harbor, with tours available to climb the spiral staircase to the second observation level.

The light beam from Landsort lighthouse extends 22 nautical miles across the Baltic Sea, serving as the southernmost navigation point of Stockholm's archipelago.

GPS coordinates: 58.73960,17.86567

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39