Lange Jan Lighthouse

Lighthouse Degerhamn, Kalmar County, Sweden

What to expect

The Lange Jan Lighthouse, located at the south cape of Öland, is Sweden's tallest lighthouse, standing at 41.6 meters with 197 steps. The lighthouse was built in 1785 and features a unique stone structure with a diameter of about 12 meters. Visitors can climb the tower for a magnificent view, and the surrounding area is home to the Ottenby birding station, Naturum Ottenby, and Restaurant Fågel Blå. The lighthouse is remote-controlled and remains in use, making it a fascinating and educational destination for families to explore

Plan your family visit to the Lange Jan Lighthouse with these blog insights 👇

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09/25/21: Öland Island – Day 2

09/25/21: Öland Island – Day 2
This family's experience:

Activities: We decided to climb the Lange Jan Lighthouse, located in a nature reserve. We accessed the summit and enjoyed the magnificent view

Highlights: We were very happy to see the sun. The view from the top was just magnificent! ✨