FamxplorLånge Jan
What to expect
Långe Jan, also known as Öland Södra Udde, is Sweden's tallest lighthouse, located at the southern tip of the island of Öland. The lighthouse was built in 1785 and has a height of 41.6 meters. It is made of stone from the ruins of a nearby chapel and features a rotating lens device. Visitors can climb the 197 steps to the top of the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the island and the sea. The lighthouse is part of the Ottenby nature reserve, which is one of the largest bird protection areas in Sweden. The area also features a visitor center, an ornithological station, and a restaurant
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Swedish lighthouses worth recommending
Activities: We visited Långe Jan on Öland. This is the tallest lighthouse in Sweden and is located at the southern tip of Öland. It took almost two years to build, so it's great that we got to see it
Highlights: Långe Jan is 42 meters tall and thus Sweden's tallest lighthouse! We really liked the lighthouse! Even though we had been there several times, there were no pictures of the lighthouse ✨