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Bogesund Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 6s🇸🇪Vaxholms kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bogesund Lighthouse

The Bogesund lighthouse, built in 1959, is a 4-meter round stone pier featuring a green lantern and gallery. It was established as a navigational station in 1926, with the current structure erected later that year. The light produces two white, red, or green flashes every six seconds, indicating safe passage based on a vessel's approach. This aid to navigation is situated in Stockholm County, within Vaxholms kommun, guiding vessels in the channel south of Karlsudd.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation through the channel south of Karlsudd, providing critical directional information with its unique color-shifting light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WRG 6s
Focal Height
4m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
7.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1959

Significant events: Station established 1926, current lighthouse built 1959

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
green
Material
stone

Structure: A 4m round stone pier with lantern and gallery. The lantern is painted green.

Location

City
Vaxholms kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Stockholm County
Sea Region
Channel south of Karlsudd
Latitude
59.3808°
Longitude
18.3038°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vaxholm(1.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C6536
NGA No.
9504
Wikidata
Q33129608 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Bogesund Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 4 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Bogesund is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Bogesund Lighthouse at night?+
Bogesund displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 6s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bogesund Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bogesund Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vaxholm at 1.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Gustavsvik/Stockholm (3.9 NM S), Gustavsberg (4.6 NM SSE), Bergs oljehamn (5.7 NM SW), Loudden/Stockholm (8.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bogesund Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bogesund Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Bogesund Lighthouse?+
Bogesund Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Bogesund Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bogesund Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.