It is located on the east bank of the river Świna just inside the entrance.

The first lighthouse in the location was built in 1828 when the town was part of the Kingdom of Prussia and called Swinemünde.

The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was annexed by Poland.

It was reopened to the public in August 2000,[4] along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.

In clear weather the view from the top gallery is about 45 kilometres (28 mi).