Place to visit
Örskär lighthouse, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Örskär lighthouse is a lighthouse in Östhammar Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden (Örskärs fyr). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 22. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Östhammar Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden · Architecture
- Local name
- Örskärs fyr
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 101 km as the crow flies
- Website
- orskarsfyr.se
- Coordinates
- 60.52632, 18.37331
What it is and where
Örskär lighthouse is a lighthouse in Östhammar Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden (Örskärs fyr). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 60.52632, 18.37331; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Örskär lighthouse is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time6:12
- FebBest time8:42
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:16
- MayBest time16:56
- JunBest time18:37
- JulBest time17:54
- AugBest time15:26
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:41
- NovBetter not6:57
- DecBest time5:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- ÖrskärNature reserve in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden1.7 km
- Norrboda-KråkanProtected area in Sweden (2054041)3.0 km
- Norrboda-Ugglans naturreservatProtected area3.5 km
- Norrboda-JomaleNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden4.2 km
- GrillskäretNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden6.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Architecture
- Øresund Bridge: road and railway bridge over Øresund
- Öland bridge: road bridge connecting mainland Sweden with Swedish Baltic Sea island of Öland
- Gamla bron: bridge in Umeå, Sweden
- Kyrkbron, Umeå: bridge in Umeå, Sweden
- Svinesund Bridge: bridge across the Svinesund at the international border between Norway and Sweden
- Höga Kusten Bridge: suspension bridge
Every Sweden place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Örskär lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Östhammar Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden (Örskärs fyr in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Örskär lighthouse?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 22.
How do you get to Örskär lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 101 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Örskär, Norrboda-Kråkan, Norrboda-Ugglans naturreservat. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
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