Managing Organization: Swedish National Maritime Administration
Notes: The cast-iron upper portion of this tower was added to the lower stone portion in 1868. The island is within the Hållöarkipelagen Naturreservat, a nature reserve. Tower Height: 66 Height of Focal Plane: 131 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 12 seconds; range 21 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White cylindrical stone tower topped by red conical cast-iron section, black lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1842 Date Present Tower Built: 1842 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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