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Långe Jan

Ottenby, Sweden

Views

Sweden’s tallest lighthouse, 42 m, at the southern tip of Öland beside the Ottenby bird observatory. Climb it in summer for views over the nature reserve; the car park sits at the end of the road.

Nearest town
Ottenby, Sweden
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
56.1966, 16.3990

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Ottenby Vandrarhem & CampingCampsite
    6 km from Långe Jan
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · OttenbyMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Långe Jan
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  • Ställplats VentlingeMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Långe Jan
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Ställplats drottning ÖdaMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Långe Jan · 18 pitches
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  • Sandviks CampingCampsite
    20 km from Långe Jan
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  • Kristianopel ResortCampsite
    23 km from Långe Jan
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All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Långe Jan?

Långe Jan is in Ottenby, Sweden, at GPS 56.1966, 16.3990. It is about 50 km from Karlskrona.

Can you camp near Långe Jan?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ottenby Vandrarhem & Camping, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Långe Jan?

Långe Jan is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kalmar and Öland: castles, windmills and lighthouses.

What is there to see near Långe Jan?

Places worth a stop nearby: Eketorp Fort (12 km), Kalmar Castle (51 km), Borgholm Castle (76 km) and Hoburgen (133 km).

When is the best time to visit Långe Jan?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)