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Trelleborg Lighthouse

🇸🇪Trelleborgs kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Trelleborg Lighthouse

Built in 1930, Trelleborg Lighthouse is a 14-meter cylindrical cast iron tower featuring black and white horizontal bands. The tower is mounted on a tapered granite caisson. It was first lit in the same year it was constructed, serving the Baltic Sea south of the Trelleborg harbor entrance. The lighthouse is located 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port. It has been inactive as a light source since 2013 but continues to function as a racon station. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is notable as the first caisson lighthouse built in Sweden, replacing a lightship and representing an advancement in navigational aids. Its position guides vessels into Trelleborg harbor.

Light & Optic

Raw Code
Exting
Focal Height
13m
Light Range
12NM (22.2 km)
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1930

Significant events: Inactive since 2013

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
granite, cast iron

Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, mounted atop a round tapered granite caisson

Location

City
Trelleborgs kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
Baltic Sea, south of the entrance to Trelleborg harbor
Latitude
55.3569°
Longitude
13.1475°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trelleborg(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C2424
NGA No.
116-5572
ARLHS No.
SWE-069
Wikidata
Q28375963 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Trelleborg Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 13 meters and a nominal range of 12 nautical miles (approximately 22.2 km), Trelleborg is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
Which ports and harbors does Trelleborg Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trelleborg Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Trelleborg at 0.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include SMYGEHAMN (7.3 NM E), HOLLVIKSNAS (8.1 NM WNW), Skanör (10.8 NM WNW), Klagshamn (13.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trelleborg Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trelleborg 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 Trelleborg Lighthouse?+
Trelleborg 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 Trelleborg Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trelleborg 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.