Smygehuk lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Smygehuk, Sweden.
Smygehuk Lighthouse stands seventeen meters tall at Sweden's southernmost point, featuring a white cylindrical tower topped with a distinctive green metallic lantern dome.
Built in 1883 from cast iron, this lighthouse served as a crucial navigation aid for over ninety years before being decommissioned in 1975 and relit in 2001.
The lighthouse serves as an important symbol of Swedish maritime heritage, hosting cultural events and preserving the traditional seafaring customs of the southern coast.
Visitors can stay overnight in the converted lighthouse keeper's house, which offers eleven rooms with modern amenities including WiFi and shared kitchen facilities.
Guests can experience staying in Sweden's southernmost tourist accommodation while enjoying panoramic views from the lighthouse tower during different weather conditions throughout the year.
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