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Hällevik Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 8s🇸🇪Sölvesborgs kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hällevik Lighthouse

The Hällevik Lighthouse is a white concrete cylindrical tower built in 1922. Standing 7 meters tall with a focal height of 8 meters, it features a round concrete structure with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse was first lit in 1922 and its lantern was replaced in 1957, giving it its current appearance. The light emits white, red, and green signals in a cycle of 8 seconds. Its geographic range is 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offers directional guidance for local navigation, helping vessels identify channels and hazards near Hällevik, and assisting approaches to the harbor at Sölvesborg.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 8s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1922

Significant events: lantern replaced in 1957, received its current design

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white concrete
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Sölvesborgs kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Blekinge County
Sea Region
Hällevik, a village about 8 km east of Sölvesborg, located on the east side of the town in Sweden.
Latitude
56.0131°
Longitude
14.7036°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Solvesborg(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C7548
ARLHS No.
SWE-171
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hällevik Lighthouse at night?+
Hällevik displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 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/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hällevik Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hällevik Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KROKAAS at 2.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Sölvesborg (5.6 NM WNW), VALJE (6.1 NM WNW), Elleholm (9.3 NM N), Karlshamn (10.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hällevik Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hällevik 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 Hällevik Lighthouse?+
Hällevik 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 Hällevik Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hällevik 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.