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Visby Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇸🇪Visby, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Visby Lighthouse

Also known as: Visby (South Breakwater)

This concrete tower, built in 1982, replaced an earlier station established in 1867. It stands 8.5 meters tall at the end of Visby's south breakwater, with its light visible from 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse displays an occulting white, red, and green light that changes color every 4 seconds, indicating specific approach directions. Its cylindrical structure is painted white with a green horizontal band, topped by a lantern and gallery. This structure serves as a visual guide for vessels entering the harbor of Visby, the capital of Gotland.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for navigating into Visby harbor, the primary port for Gotland, guiding ferries and cargo ships with its directional light system.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1982
First Lit
1867

Significant events: Station established 1867, Current tower built 1982

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Visby(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C7236
NGA No.
9796

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Visby
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gotland County
Sea Region
Located at the end of the south breakwater at Visby, the capital of Gotland
Latitude
57.6346°
Longitude
18.2733°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Visby Lighthouse at night?+
Visby displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Visby Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Visby Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Visby at 0.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Klintehamn (14.3 NM S), Slite (17.6 NM ENE), Storugns (18.8 NM ENE), Kappelshamn (20.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Visby Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Visby 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 Visby Lighthouse?+
Visby 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 Visby Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Visby 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.