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Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse

🇸🇪Gävle kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, standing 6 meters tall, was built in 1931 to mark the south side of the Gävle entrance channel. This structure, featuring a black horizontal band at its base and a lantern, was mounted on a concrete pier. It provided a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse served as a navigational aid for over eighty years. In 2014, as part of a project to dredge a new entrance channel, the tower was removed. The site remains open, although the tower is no longer accessible.

Why it matters: The removal of Gävle Entrance No. 4 in 2014 reflects the continuous adaptation of port infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels and evolving maritime routes.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1931

Significant events: Removed in 2014, removed during a project in 2014 to dredge a new entrance channel

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black horizontal band at the base
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, mounted on a concrete pier

Location

City
Gävle kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gävleborg County
Sea Region
Formerly located on the south side of the Gävle entrance channel.
Latitude
60.7261°
Longitude
17.3081°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Karskar(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C6194
NGA No.
10384
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Karskär at 2.8 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Granudden (4.9 NM WSW), Gävle (5.5 NM SW), Skutskär (6.4 NM SSE), Norrsundet (14.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gävle Entrance No. 4 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 Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse?+
Gävle Entrance No. 4 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 Gävle Entrance No. 4 Lighthouse?+
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