Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Högsten Båk Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇫🇮Eckerö, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Högsten Båk Lighthouse

Built in 1845, the Högsten Båk is a hexagonal pyramidal wood tower standing 16 meters tall, painted brick red. Its focal height reaches 44 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.7 nautical miles. The structure is constructed from brick and wood. It emits a white flash every 12 seconds, a consistent signal for mariners. The site is open to the public, although the tower itself remains closed. Located in the Åland Islands, this aid serves navigation in the Baltic Sea region.

Why it matters: This navigational aid has guided vessels through the complex Finnish archipelago for over a century, contributing to the safety of the Baltic Sea shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
44m
Geographic Range
17.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1845

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
brick red
Material
brick, wood

Structure: hexagonal pyramidal wood tower, painted brick red

Location

City
Eckerö
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Åland Islands
Sea Region
Located in Finland, likely serving navigation in the Baltic Sea region.
Latitude
60.3523°
Longitude
19.4505°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Godby(18.0 km)
Admiralty No.
C4466
NGA No.
16800
ARLHS No.
ALA-016
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Högsten Båk Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Finland, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Högsten Båk Lighthouse at night?+
Högsten Båk displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Högsten Båk Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Högsten Båk Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eckerö at 9.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Marsund (11.8 NM SE), Gottby (Godby) (17.4 NM SE), Färjsundet (18.4 NM ESE), Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) (21.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Högsten Båk Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Högsten Båk 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 Högsten Båk Lighthouse?+
Högsten Båk 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 Högsten Båk Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Högsten Båk 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.