Huvudskär

The Huvudskär archipelago contains approximately 200 rocks and islands scattered across the waters of the Baltic Sea south of Stockholm.

Medieval fishermen established a community on these islands, constructing basic cottages that were later destroyed during an 18th-century Russian military attack.

The lighthouse, constructed in 1931, stands 16 meters tall with a white tower marked by a black band, replacing an earlier structure from 1882.

Access to Huvudskär requires careful trip planning, as the islands' remote location in the outer Stockholm archipelago necessitates boat transportation.

The lighthouse operates entirely on solar power since 1992, providing navigation signals visible for 12 nautical miles across the Baltic waters.

GPS coordinates: 58.96930,18.56528

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:35