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Näsrevet Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 3s🇸🇪Gotland Municipality, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Näsrevet Lighthouse

Näsrevet lighthouse, built in 1951, is a cylindrical concrete tower 9 meters tall, painted red with a white lantern. It stands on a sandbar at the north side of the entrance to Burgsvik Hamn, marking a long, curved shoal. The lighthouse emits a white, red, or green light with three flashes every three seconds. Its focal height is 8 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The structure includes a lantern and a gallery, and its location is approximately 2 kilometers from the mainland.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northern approach to Burgsvik Hamn, warning mariners of a sandbar and shoal at the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 3s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1951

Significant events: Formerly front light of Burgsvik harbor entrance range, site now hosts a large wind farm

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Burgsvik(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C7211
ARLHS No.
SWE-286

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with white lantern
Material
concrete

Structure: round solid concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Gotland Municipality
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gotland County
Sea Region
Located on a sandbar at the end of a long, curved shoal on the north side of the entrance to Burgsvik Hamn, about 2 km from the mainland.
Latitude
57.0570°
Longitude
18.1595°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Näsrevet Lighthouse at night?+
Näsrevet displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 3s. 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 Näsrevet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Näsrevet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ronehamn at 12.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Tomtbod (14.4 NM ENE), Klintehamn (20.6 NM N), Visby (34.9 NM N), Grankullavik (38.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Näsrevet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Näsrevet 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 Näsrevet Lighthouse?+
Näsrevet 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 Näsrevet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Näsrevet 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.