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Lernacken Lighthouse

White🇸🇪Malmö kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lernacken Lighthouse

Lernacken Lighthouse is a round, cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, painted white. Built in 1952, it stands a short distance north of the eastern end of the Öresund Bridge-Tunnel, near Malmö. The structure stands 6 meters tall, with its focal height at 30 meters. It was designed to emit an extinguished light, a characteristic it held from its first lighting in 1952 until its decommissioning. The lighthouse's geographic range was 15.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse became obsolete and was decommissioned in 1999 following the completion of the Öresund Bridge-Tunnel, illustrating how major infrastructure can redefine navigation needs.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Exting
Focal Height
30m
Light Range
16NM (29.6 km)
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1952

Significant events: Inactive since 1999, became obsolete after Öresund Bridge-Tunnel completed in 1999

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Malmö kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
located a short distance north of the eastern end of the Öresund Bridge-Tunnel (E-20)
Latitude
55.5689°
Longitude
12.8982°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Limhamn(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C2401.
NGA No.
116-5476
ARLHS No.
SWE-474
Wikidata
Q42405954 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Lernacken Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 30 meters and a nominal range of 16 nautical miles (approximately 29.6 km), Lernacken is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
Which ports and harbors does Lernacken Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lernacken Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Limhamn at 2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Klagshamn (2.2 NM SSE), Malmö (3.9 NM ENE), Dragør (7.6 NM W), Kastrup (9.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lernacken Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lernacken 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 Lernacken Lighthouse?+
Lernacken 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 Lernacken Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lernacken 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.