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Järlasjön Lighthouse

🇸🇪Nacka kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Järlasjön Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 5 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1927 on Järlasjön lake. The structure is painted black with a white lantern and features a gallery. It stands at the end of a pier on the lake's northern side, located in the Nacka municipality southeast of Stockholm. This lake connects via a strait to Sicklasjön, which is linked to Stockholm harbor by the Sickla Canal. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for local navigation within Järlasjön lake, facilitating passage for boats between the Sickla Canal and the Stockholm harbor area.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1927

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stockholm(1.7 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with a white lantern
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Nacka kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Stockholm County
Sea Region
The Järlasjön is a lake in the Nacka municipality on the southeast side of Stockholm. The lake is connected by a narrow strait to another lake, the Sicklasjön, which is in turn connected to Stockholm harbor by the Sickla Canal. Located at the end of a pier on the north side of the lake.
Latitude
59.3035°
Longitude
18.1515°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Järlasjön Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Järlasjön Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bergs oljehamn at 0.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Loudden/Stockholm (3.6 NM WNW), Stockholm (3.6 NM WNW), Gustavsvik/Stockholm (4.6 NM E), Ballstaviken (6.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Järlasjön Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Järlasjön 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 Järlasjön Lighthouse?+
Järlasjön 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 Järlasjön Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Järlasjön 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.