Helnæs Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Helnæs, Denmark
Helnæs Lighthouse is a maritime navigation structure on Helnæs Island featuring a square masonry tower approximately 28 meters (92 feet) tall. The white tower with red trim includes a lantern and viewing gallery at its top.
Built in 1901 at the southwestern tip of Helnæs Island, this lighthouse served as a crucial navigation point between two major sea routes. The structure has remained an important marker of Danish maritime history ever since.
The lighthouse represents Denmark's maritime heritage and its historical dependence on safe sea passage. Visitors passing by can observe how such structures remain central to the country's identity as a seafaring nation.
The lighthouse grounds are not open to visitors, but you can view the structure from nearby streets and beaches in the area. Parking is available at Lindehoved, a short distance away.
The lighthouse emits color-coded light signals in white, red, or green every 5 seconds, with colors indicating different navigation zones. This color system was essential for sailors to identify their position in relation to the surrounding waters.
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