Ursholmen light station, Twin light station towers in Strömstad Municipality, Sweden
The Ursholmen light station comprises two cylindrical reinforced concrete towers positioned at Sweden's westernmost coastal edge. They function as navigation markers for ships passing through this rocky and exposed area.
The light station opened in 1891 and replaced earlier navigation aids serving the region. The choice of reinforced concrete represented a technical advancement in coastal safety infrastructure of that era.
The site displays the minimalist forms of early modern design in Swedish infrastructure. The two towers shape the visual character of this remote western coast with their plain, functional appearance.
The southern tower remains operational today and transmits light signals visible far across the sea. Access to the station requires planning, as it sits on an isolated rocky island.
The northern tower was deactivated in 1931 but still stands, forming an iconic silhouette against the horizon. Its shutdown resulted from changing shipping routes and advances in navigation technology.
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