Leuchtfeuer Cuxhaven

The Leuchtfeuer Cuxhaven is a brick lighthouse standing about 24 meters tall with a white flash signal for guiding vessels through the Unterelbe river. The structure sits in Cuxhaven and served as a fixed navigation marker for ships passing through this coastal area.

Built in 1805, the lighthouse served as a navigation aid for ships entering and leaving the mouth of the Elbe river for nearly two centuries. Its role in guiding coastal traffic made it an important marker throughout the 1800s and 1900s.

The structure represents maritime traditions of Northern Germany and shows visitors how central lighthouses were to coastal communities. People today view it as a symbol of the region's deep connection to the sea and navigation.

The lighthouse is easily accessible in Cuxhaven for visitors interested in coastal navigation history. Visiting during clear weather allows you to see the river and surrounding area from the upper levels more clearly.

The lighthouse was decommissioned in 2001 but remains a permanent fixture of the coastal landscape. Though it no longer actively guides ships, it remains open to visitors as a window into the region's maritime past.

Location: Cuxhaven

Inception: 1805

Made from material: brick

Website: http://deutsche-leuchtfeuer.de/binnen/elbe/hamburger-leuchtturm.html

GPS coordinates: 53.87201,8.70835

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08