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Limhamn Övre Lighthouse

1.5s🇸🇪Malmö, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Limhamn Övre Lighthouse

Limhamn Övre was a 15-meter metal skeletal tower with a focal height of 12 meters. It carried a triangular orange daymark, point down. The structure offered a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. Located on the waterfront of Limhamn, a harbor 0.8 km south of Malmö in Skåne County, Sweden, it was active until 2017 and removed by 2020. The site is open to the public, but the tower is not.

Why it matters: The light served as a navigation aid marking the entrance to Limhamn's harbor. Its bright orange daymark provided a clear daytime reference for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
1.5s
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
from front
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2017, removed around 2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
orange daymark
Material
metal

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying an orange triangular daymark, point down

Location

City
Malmö
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
Waterfront of Limhamn, a small boat harbor on the south side of Malmö
Latitude
55.5857°
Longitude
12.9233°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Limhamn(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C2398.1
NGA No.
5464
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Limhamn Övre Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Limhamn Övre Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Limhamn at 0.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Malmö (2.7 NM ENE), Klagshamn (3.2 NM S), Dragør (8.3 NM W), Bjärred (8.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Limhamn Övre Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Limhamn Övre 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 Limhamn Övre Lighthouse?+
Limhamn Övre 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 Limhamn Övre Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Limhamn Övre 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.