Märket Lighthouse
A long-disputed lighthouse built on a tiny island defining the border between Finland and Sweden.

Lighthouse on Märket Island, a small, uninhabited island in the Baltic Sea, divided between Finland and Sweden. Unmanned since 1977, volunteers maintain it and offer tours during summer.

Why Go

🌊 Unique border location
🚢 Boat tours available in summer
🔭 Spot seals and rich birdlife
📻 Popular for radio amateurs

Why Avoid

⚠️ Treacherous, windy, and portless island
🚫 Tours can be canceled due to bad weather
🗓️ Only accessible May-September

Tips

📍 Tours leave from Käringsunds Guest Harbor.
⏱️ Boat ride is around an hour, 2-3 hours spent on island.

Hours

🕒 Tours available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during summer (May-September).

Last updated 8 days ago

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