Bengtskär Lighthouse
Height52 m
Year Built1906
CountryFinland
RegionHanko
StatusActive
About Bengtskär Lighthouse
The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries. Located on a rocky islet at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland. Was the site of a battle between Finnish and Russian forces in 1941. Now operates as a museum and hotel.
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