Högbonden is a Swedish island and

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located in the World Heritage Site

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. From springtime in May through October a

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is open to visitors in the old lightkeeper's house. In the summer season there is regular daily boat service from Bönhamn to Högbonden. The whole island is a nature reserve.

History

The lighthouse was built after complaints that there were no lighthouses between Lungö and

Skagsudde Skagsudde, is a Swedish lighthouse. It was built to replace to old light station Skag located on the island Gråklubben nearby. History Skag lighthouse was designed by engineer Nils Gustaf von Heidenstam and lit in 1877 and is now relocated comp ...

. It is the second-highest placed lighthouse in Sweden (after

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), and it was also one of the most powerful. In November 2010 the old lens was finally retired and the power source changed to solar cell-power. The light now consists of a small white light on the balcony's railing and the red and green sectors were removed. As of 2012 the tower is in bad condition and in need of repairs. It is owned by the Swedish Maritime Administration.

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Sjofartsverket

Islands of Västernorrland County Lighthouses in Sweden Buildings and structures in Västernorrland County {{Europe-lighthouse-stub

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