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Fårö Lighthouse

Oc White/Red 8s🇸🇪Gotland Municipality, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fårö Lighthouse

Built in 1847, Fårö Lighthouse is a 30-meter high cylindrical stone structure. It has an unpainted base, a white-painted tower, and a gray metallic lantern dome. The edifice consists of a round stone tower placed on a round cylindrical stone foundation. A dwelling moved from Östergarnsholm arrived in 1925. The original first-order Fresnel lens was exchanged for a fourth-order Fresnel lens in 1976. The property was sold for private use in 1977. Its light shows an occulting white and red signal every 8 seconds, covering a range of 15.5 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The light marks the eastern point of Fårö, serving as a reference for vessels navigating the Baltic Sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc WR 8s
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1847

Significant events: Keeper's house relocated from Östergarnsholm in 1925, 1st order Fresnel lens replaced by 4th order Fresnel lens in 1976, light station sold as private residence in 1977

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Farosund(10.9 km)
Admiralty No.
C7162
NGA No.
9844
ARLHS No.
SWE-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with unpainted base and gray metallic lantern dome
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on round cylindrical stone base

Location

City
Gotland Municipality
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gotland County
Sea Region
eastern tip of Fårö
Latitude
57.9596°
Longitude
19.3493°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fårö Lighthouse at night?+
Fårö displays the characteristic Oc White/Red 8s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fårö Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fårö Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fårösund at 9.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Sund (9.9 NM WSW), Strå (11.6 NM WSW), Kappelshamn (19.2 NM WSW), Storugns (21.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fårö Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fårö 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 Fårö Lighthouse?+
Fårö 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 Fårö Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fårö 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.