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Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse

Q White🇸🇪Stockholm, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse

The Kaknästornet, a square concrete communications tower, was finished in 1967 in the Kaknäs area east of Stockholm. It reaches a height of 155 meters, with its light positioned at 172 meters. It displays a quick white (Q W) flashing light visible for 31.5 nautical miles. The structure primarily handles telecommunications but also functions as a navigational marker. A restaurant operated within the tower until 2018 when it ceased operations because of safety and security issues.

Why it matters: Included on the Admiralty list as C6548, this telecommunications tower also provides a maritime reference point near Stockholm's port, located 1.6 km away.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
172m
Geographic Range
31.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1967

Significant events: Restaurant closed 2018 due to safety and security concerns

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stockholm(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C6548.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
155m
Tower Shape
square
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete television and communications tower

Location

City
Stockholm
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Stockholm County
Sea Region
East side of Stockholm, in the Kaknäs neighborhood, north of Djurgården
Latitude
59.3351°
Longitude
18.1269°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse at night?+
Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships displays the characteristic Q White. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bergs oljehamn at 1.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Loudden/Stockholm (2.4 NM W), Stockholm (2.4 NM W), Ballstaviken (5 NM WNW), Gustavsvik/Stockholm (5.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships 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 Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse?+
Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships 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 Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Stockholm City Lighthouses and Lightships 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.