Leuchtfeuer Cuxhaven, Maritime heritage lighthouse in Cuxhaven, Germany
The Leuchtfeuer Cuxhaven lighthouse stretches 24 meters high and features a white flash signal system to guide vessels through the Unterelbe river.
Built in 1805, this brick lighthouse served as a crucial navigational aid for ships entering and departing from ports along the Elbe River mouth.
The structure represents the maritime traditions of Northern Germany and maintains its status as an architectural heritage monument of Lower Saxony.
Located at coordinates 53.8720057, 8.7083519, the lighthouse remains accessible to visitors interested in exploring German coastal navigation history.
The lighthouse ceased its active navigation service in 2001 yet continues to stand as a permanent marker of maritime engineering excellence.
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: March 4, 2025 00:38
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