description Bogskär Lighthouse Overview
Bogskär Lighthouse, located on the Swedish island of Gotland, is a cylindrical stone tower built in 1847 to warn mariners of dangerous shoals and reefs within the Kalvholmen archipelago. It stands approximately 29 meters tall and utilizes a fixed optic light for navigation.
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Is Bogskär Lighthouse in Sweden or Finland?
Bogskär is a group of skerries in Åland, Finland, south of Mariehamn and governed by Kökar municipality. It is Finland's southernmost point, not an island off Swedish Gotland.
When was Bogskär Lighthouse built, and what happened in World War I?
The first lighthouse was completed in 1882, but a German warship destroyed it in 1915 during World War I. An automated replacement was built in 1922.
What does the present Bogskär Light look like?
The current structure has a round concrete lower section and a white steel skeletal upper tower, with blue and white paint on the lower part. A helipad was added during the 1981 restoration, and the station now uses solar power.
Can visitors land at Bogskär Lighthouse?
Landing is extremely difficult because Bogskär is a tiny, wave-exposed skerry far south of Mariehamn. Visit Åland advises most visitors to view the lighthouse from a boat, although custom boat excursions can be arranged.
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