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Gåsberget Lighthouse

Fl White 30s🇫🇮Kaskinen, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gåsberget Lighthouse

The Gåsberget Lighthouse stands as a cylindrical concrete tower, 7 meters in height, located at the southern tip of Gåsgrund island. This island is situated about 2.5 kilometers offshore, west of Kristinestad in the Ostrobothnia region of Finland. The tower is painted white with a single red horizontal band and features a lantern and gallery. Its focal height reaches 30 meters, and it emits a white flash every 30 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The site itself is open to visitors, offering views of the sea, though the tower remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: Historically, the Gåsberget light helped mariners navigate around Gåsgrund island, a feature that presented a navigational hazard on the Finnish coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl W 30s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

City
Kaskinen
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Located at the south end of Gåsgrund, an island about 2.5 km offshore west of Kristinestad.
Latitude
62.3304°
Longitude
21.2086°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kaskinen(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C4326
NGA No.
17704
ARLHS No.
FIN-051

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white one red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gåsberget Lighthouse at night?+
Gåsberget displays the characteristic Fl White 30s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gåsberget Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gåsberget Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kaskö (Kaskinen) at 1.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Kristinestad (Kristiinankaupunki) (6.1 NM SE), Töjby (19.2 NM N), KASALA (23.4 NM S), Sastmola (Merikarvia) (30 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gåsberget Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gåsberget 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 Gåsberget Lighthouse?+
Gåsberget 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 Gåsberget Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gåsberget 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.