The lighthouse was designed by the famous Swedish engineer Gustaf von Heidenstam, who pioneered the use of prefabricated cast-iron skeletons for lighthouses.
Its height is approximately 18 meters, designed specifically to mark the entrance to the inner harbor.
The structure's original lantern was powered by kerosene before being converted to electricity.
It is one of the few remaining cast-iron lighthouses of its specific design type in the Öresund region.
The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1983 when modern electronic navigational systems rendered it obsolete.
The Malmö Inre Fyr, or Malmö Old Lighthouse, is a historic maritime navigational structure situated in the Nyhamnen district. Constructed in 1878, the lighthouse is built of cast iron and features a distinct cylindrical design painted in white with a red lantern room. It served as the inner guiding light for ships entering Malmö harbor for decades. The structure is no longer operational as an active navigational aid but remains a protected industrial heritage site. It stands as a representative example of 19th-century Swedish harbor infrastructure. The area surrounding the lighthouse is currently undergoing significant urban redevelopment as part of the expansion of Malmö's central harbor district.
From the harbor quay edge looking back at the lighthouse with the open water in the frame.
View the lighthouse from the nearby waterfront walkways to get the best perspective of the structure against the harbor background.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Nyhamnen area to see the contrast between industrial maritime history and modern urban development.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the ground surrounding the harbor area can be uneven.
Do not attempt to climb or enter the structure, as it is closed to the public and serves as a heritage monument.
The structure is permanently closed to the public and serves only as a visual landmark.
