Journey far south in the archipelago to visit the majestic Bengstkär Lighthouse. Built in 1906, the lighthouse has survived two world wars and still today, remains th...

Bengtskär Lighthouse

<p>Journey far south in the archipelago to visit the majestic Bengstkär Lighthouse. Built in 1906, the lighthouse has survived two world wars and still today, remains the tallest in the Nordic countries. Explore the exhibitions to learn about the lighthouse’s dramatic history, experience the rugged beauty of the island, and stay overnight in the former lighthouse keepers’ rooms that overlook the endless sea.</p>

Bengtskär and Surrounding Islands

A seal basks in the sun on the island of Bengtskär.

A twin room at Bengstkär Lighthouse, featuring twin single beds.

Visitors walk down the spiral staircase inside Bengtskär Lighthouse.

Bengtskär Lighthouse from a distance, surrounded by a dark blue sea and yellow-colored clouds.

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Explore Archipelago is your guide to the vast archipelago landscape between Sweden and Finland. This service was developed as part of the Archipelago Access project, which received funding from the Interreg Central Baltic Programme. It is managed by the City of Turku in partnership with the Stockholm Archipelago Foundation.