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Ven Lighthouse

🇸🇪Landskrona kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ven Lighthouse

Built in 1871, the Ven Lighthouse is an 11-meter tall cylindrical tower constructed of wood. It features an octagonal design topped with a lantern and gallery, and rises directly from a 1-1/2 story keeper's house. This integrated structure is located near the northwestern tip of Ven island, approximately 600 meters northwest of Kyrkbacken. The lighthouse is situated at the end of Fyrvägen, about 2 kilometers from the nearest port of Backviken. It is part of the Landskrona kommun within Skåne County.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is recognized for its unique architectural integration of the tower and keeper's house. It served as an important navigational aid for vessels in the Öresund strait near Ven island.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: octagonal cylindrical wood tower with lantern and gallery rising from a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Landskrona kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
Located at the end of the Fyrvägen near the northwestern tip of Ven island, about 600 m northwest of Kyrkbacken.
Latitude
55.9146°
Longitude
12.6690°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1871

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Backviken(2.0 km)
ARLHS No.
SWE-034
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Ven Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ven Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HILDESBORGSVAGEN SE at 4.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include RUNGSTED HAVN (4.7 NM WSW), Kopparverkshamnen (5.8 NM NNE), ESPERGAERDE (5.9 NM NW), Humlebæk (6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ven Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ven 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 Ven Lighthouse?+
Ven 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 Ven Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ven 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.