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Kropsu Lighthouse

🇫🇮Oulu, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kropsu Lighthouse

The Kropsu lighthouse is an octagonal cylindrical concrete tower, standing 6 meters high and painted white with a red horizontal band. It was built in 1939 on the northern tip of Kropsu island, approximately 3 kilometers northwest of Haukipudas. This structure served maritime navigation for over four decades. It was deactivated in 1981 and replaced by range lights. The lighthouse has since been converted into an overnight shelter.

Why it matters: The Kropsu lighthouse is significant as a retired maritime structure that has found an unexpected second life as an unofficial overnight shelter, highlighting a unique cultural interaction with abandoned infrastructure.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower, painted white with a red horizontal band

Location

City
Oulu
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
North Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
near the northern point of Kropsu, an island 3 km northwest of Haukipudas
Latitude
65.1502°
Longitude
25.1870°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1939

Significant events: Inactive since 1981, Replaced by range lights, Converted to overnight shelter

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haukipudas(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C4124.
Wikidata
Q30113710 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Kropsu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kropsu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haukipudas at 4.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include KIVINIEMI SOUTH (4.2 NM ESE), Pateniemi (5.8 NM ESE), Halosenlahti (6 NM NNE), Uleåborg (Oulu) (10.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kropsu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kropsu 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 Kropsu Lighthouse?+
Kropsu 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 Kropsu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kropsu 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.