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Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse

🇸🇪Göteborgs Stad, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse

This concrete tower, standing 10 meters tall, was first lit in 1886. It featured a cylindrical white structure with a green base and a lantern room with a gallery. The lighthouse was situated on the south side of the Göteborg approach channel, north of Galterö. Its operational service ended in 2006, and the tower was demolished in the same year. Today, only the green concrete base remains at the site, which is open to visitors.

Why it matters: The lighthouse served as a navigational aid for vessels entering the Göteborg approach channel, one of Sweden's primary ports. Its demolition marked a shift towards modern navigation technologies.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1886

Significant events: Inactive since 2006, demolished in 2006

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and the base green
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Göteborgs Stad
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Västra Götaland County
Sea Region
south side of the Göteborg approach channel, north of Galterö
Latitude
57.6524°
Longitude
11.7365°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sandvik(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C0572
NGA No.
1084
ARLHS No.
SWE-018
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sandvik, Styrsö at 2.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Donsö (3.6 NM SSE), Öckerö (4 NM NW), BJORKO FISHERY (5.2 NM NNW), Vrångö (5.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brandnäsbrotten 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 Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse?+
Brandnäsbrotten 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 Brandnäsbrotten Lighthouse?+
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