Phares à Gotland

Iconic Lighthouses of Gotland

Gotland’s maritime history is defined by its strategic Baltic location, marked by these historic beacons. This collection features 19th-century structures ranging from the southern tip at Hoburg to the northern reaches of Fårö. Highlights include the high-altitude station on Stora Karlsö, the striped tower of När on its distinct peninsula, and the long-standing maritime sentinels at Faludden and Östergarnsholm. These lighthouses illustrate the evolution of Swedish navigational technology from the mid-1800s to the present day.

Iconic Lighthouses of Gotland — Carte

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Hoburg fyr

Located on the southernmost tip of Gotland at Hoburgen, this lighthouse was first lit on October 1, 1846. It serves as a vital navigational aid for maritime traffic between mainland Sweden and the Baltic States.

B

Fårö fyr

Constructed between 1846 and 1847, this 30-meter-tall white stone tower stands on the northeastern tip of Fårö island. It was automated in 1953 and remains an active maritime signal.

C

När fyr

Built in 1872 on the Närsholmen peninsula, this lighthouse is distinguished by its red and white horizontal stripes. The surrounding area is a protected nature reserve known for its unique, open landscape.

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Faluddens fyr

A historic lighthouse on the southeastern coast of Gotland, established in 1867. The station was decommissioned in 2007 but remains a significant landmark of the region's 19th-century maritime infrastructure.

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Östergarn

Located on the island of Östergarnsholm, this site features a lighthouse station dating back to 1817. The current operational concrete tower was built in 1919 to replace the original coal-fired beacon.

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Stora Karlsö

Established in 1887 on the cliffs of Stora Karlsö, this is the highest situated lighthouse in Sweden. It sits 56 meters above sea level on a prominent bird sanctuary island.