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Bengtskär Lighthouse Hotel
Kimitoön, Southwest Finland, Finland · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Built in 1906 to safeguard the trade route after numerous shipwrecks, Bengtskär is the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries at 52 meters Atlas Obscura. It survived significant damage during World War II, including a major battle in 1941 where Finnish forces defended the skerry against a Soviet invasion Wikivoyage. After being automated in 1968 and falling into disrepair, it was restored and reopened as a museum and hotel in 1995 Visit Kimitoön.
- 7 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: Hitis
History
Built in 1906 to safeguard the trade route after numerous shipwrecks, Bengtskär is the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries at 52 meters Atlas Obscura. It survived significant damage during World War II, including a major battle in 1941 where Finnish forces defended the skerry against a Soviet invasion Wikivoyage. After being automated in 1968 and falling into disrepair, it was restored and reopened as a museum and hotel in 1995 Visit Kimitoön.
Restaurants and bars
- Bengtskär café — Café
Experiences
- Viewing from the tower — Admire the view from the tower and wander around the granite cliffs.
- Day trip to the outer archipelago — Visit Bengtskär for a day trip to the outer archipelago.
- Archipelago buffet dinner — Dinner buffet with lighthouse keeper's steak, fried fish, smoked salmon, potatoes, Rosala bread and dessert.
Amenities
- Traditional wood-fired sauna with sea views
- Full board including breakfast, lunch, and archipelago buffet dinner
- Historical museum and wartime exhibitions within the lighthouse
- Guided tours of the lighthouse and its dramatic history
- Unique wildlife experiences, including eider duck nesting in spring
- Ocean view from every former lighthouse keeper's room
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