The lighthouse of Tankar Lighthouse Island is open to visitors on Wednesdays and Fridays during the summer. The lighthouse is still in use, therefore the uppest part of the lighthouse (the lantern room) is closed to the public. Because of the safety regulations, max. 6 people (5 + Guide) can climb to the lighthouse at the time. Lighthouse tours only with guide.
The beacon of the lighthouse was first lit on October 15th, 1889 and it has guided seafarers ever since. Tankar Lighthouse is still one of the brightest of all the operational lighthouses in Finland.
Lighthouse is open every Wednesday during the time of 4.6.-27.8.2025 at 12.30 – 15.00 and every Friday during the time of 27.6.-8.8.2025 at 12.30-15.00. M/S Jenny departures at 11.00. am during the Lighthouse Days.
International Lighthouse Day is celebrated at Tankar Sun 17.8.2025. at 11.30-14.00. and therefore M/S Jenny departures at 10.00 am.
Lighthouse fee:
– 6€/ person (adult), 0€ under 15 years old
– You can buy tickets from M/S Jenny´s cafe.