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Hätteberget Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 12s🇸🇪Kungälvs kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hätteberget Lighthouse

The Hätteberget lighthouse, built and first lit in 1977, is a 26-meter-high cylindrical concrete tower. Its exterior is painted with the upper half in red and the lower half in black. The structure includes a lantern room, upper and lower galleries, and a helipad situated above the lantern. It emits two white, red, or green flashes every 12 seconds. This lighthouse is situated about 8 kilometers west-southwest of Marstrand and 3.5 kilometers south of Hamneskär. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels through the complex coastal waters near Marstrand and Hamneskär, an area characterized by numerous islands and potential hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl(2) L WRG 12s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1977

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
Upper half red, lower half black
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, upper and lower galleries, and a helipad above the lantern

Location

City
Kungälvs kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Västra Götaland County
Sea Region
Located about 8 km (5 mi) west southwest of Marstrand and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of Hamneskär.
Latitude
57.8553°
Longitude
11.5531°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Marstrand(2.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hätteberget Lighthouse at night?+
Hätteberget displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 12s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 12 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 Hätteberget Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hätteberget Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Marstrand at 2.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include ASTOL (4.3 NM NNE), DYRON (4.8 NM NNE), Rönnäng (4.8 NM N), Roro (5.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hätteberget Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hätteberget 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 Hätteberget Lighthouse?+
Hätteberget 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 Hätteberget Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hätteberget 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.