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Heligholmen Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 6s🇸🇪Gotland Municipality, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Heligholmen Lighthouse

Heligholmen lighthouse was built in 1913 as a cylindrical concrete tower standing 9 meters tall. It is located on a small island off the south coast of Gotland. The lighthouse emits two white, red, or green flashes every 6 seconds from a focal height of 13 meters. Its geographic range is 11.3 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed to the public. The nearest port is Burgsvik, approximately 6.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation along the southern coast of Gotland, especially for vessels navigating near the island's southern areas. Its distinctive light pattern and color changes offer specific guidance to mariners, assisting them in avoiding hazards in these waters.

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
13m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1913

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Gotland Municipality
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gotland County
Sea Region
small island just off the south coast of Gotland
Latitude
56.9241°
Longitude
18.2828°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Burgsvik(6.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C7206
NGA No.
116-9964
ARLHS No.
SWE189
Wikidata
Q40352137 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Heligholmen Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 13 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Heligholmen 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 Heligholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Heligholmen 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 Heligholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Heligholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ronehamn at 16 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Tomtbod (17.6 NM NNE), Klintehamn (28.7 NM N), Visby (42.6 NM N), Kårehamn (45.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Heligholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Heligholmen 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 Heligholmen Lighthouse?+
Heligholmen 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 Heligholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Heligholmen 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.