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Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇸🇪Lidingö kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical metal lighthouse stands 8 meters tall and is located off Elfviksudde, the eastern point of Lidingö in Stockholm County. Painted white with a single green horizontal band, it features a lantern and gallery. Its focal height is 6.5 meters, and it emits an occulting white, green, or red light on a 6-second cycle, visible for 9.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The lighthouse is situated 3.3 kilometers from Stockholm.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local navigation, guiding vessels around Elfviksudde. Its directional light provides critical real-time information, helping to prevent groundings in the intricate waterways of the Stockholm archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Location

City
Lidingö kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Stockholm County
Sea Region
Located off Elfviksudde, the eastern point of Lidingö.
Latitude
59.3640°
Longitude
18.2589°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stockholm(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C6546
NGA No.
9520

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one green horizontal band
Material
metal

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with one green horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Lidingö Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gustavsvik/Stockholm at 3.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Vaxholm (3.1 NM NE), Bergs oljehamn (4 NM SW), Gustavsberg (4.8 NM SE), Loudden/Stockholm (6.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lidingö Lighthouses 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 Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Lidingö Lighthouses 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 Lidingö Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lidingö Lighthouses 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.