Högbonden Island & Lighthouse

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Högbonden Island & Lighthouse

At the very edge of the High Coast of Sweden, the dark rocks of Högbonden Island rise from the sea. The old lighthouse is perched at the top of the island, next to a steep descent. Högbonden is your go-to place for peace and quiet, and you are more than welcome to stay overnight at the hostel.

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addressHögbonden, Nordingrå
publicTransportBoat from Barsta or Bönhamn
websitehogbondenfyr.se
facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hogbonden

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