 The savanna-like landscape on Närsholmen | |
  Närsholmen | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baltic Sea |
| Coordinates | 57°14′0″N18°41′0″E / 57.23333°N 18.68333°E /57.23333; 18.68333 |
| Area | 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)[1] |
| Administration | |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www |
Närsholmen is a peninsula and anature reserve on the southeast coast ofGotland, Sweden, adjacent the village ofNär. The landscape issavanna-like and has a rich birdlife, about 45 species has been spotted, and a number of orchids. In the late part of summer, the peninsula is covered withEchium vulgare.[1] The reserve was established in 1986. It was also designated as aNatura 2000 area.[2]
TheNär Lighthouse is situated on the southern tip of the peninsula.[3] The lighthouse played a role during the end ofWorld War II when it was used as a beacon for refugees from theBaltic states crossing theBaltic Sea to Gotland.[1]
Närsholmen was an island until the 18th century. During theMiddle Ages and until the 16th century, the island was used as grazing grounds for the livestock of theRoma Abbey. The area was confiscated from the abbey by the Swedish government during theSwedish Reformation and is still used for grazing.[1]
Närsholmen is most noted for being the location where film-makerAndrei Tarkovsky filmed the last scene of his last film,The Sacrifice.[4]
In 2011, singerLykke Li filmed the video for her song "I Follow Rivers", on Närsholmen. The music video was directed byTarik Saleh and features Li and actorFares Fares.[5][6][7]
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