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Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl white 15s🇸🇪Vellinge kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 5 meters tall and is painted white. Its focal height reaches 7 meters above sea level. The structure features a lantern and gallery. It emits a white light with a flashing rhythm. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Hollviksna, located 1.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The Vellinge Lighthouse guides maritime traffic around the Falsterbo Peninsula, a significant landmass on Sweden's southern coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Vellinge kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
Falsterbo Peninsula
Latitude
55.3930°
Longitude
12.9496°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
HOLLVIKSNAS(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C2412.8
NGA No.
5536

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl white 15s. 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 Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HOLLVIKSNAS at 1.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Skanör (3.7 NM WNW), Trelleborg (7.6 NM ESE), Klagshamn (8.5 NM N), Limhamn (11.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) 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 Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) 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 Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vellinge (Falsterbo Peninsula) 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.