Skagen's White Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Skagen, Denmark
Skagen's White Lighthouse is an octagonal brick tower on the Danish coast with whitewashed walls that rise approximately 21 meters high. A distinctive balcony near the top section makes the structure readily recognizable from the surrounding landscape.
The lighthouse was built in 1747 by architect Philip de Lange and represented Denmark's first brick lighthouse design. It guided ships until 1858, when it ceased its active role in maritime navigation.
Locals and maritime workers once relied on this structure as a vital guide through dangerous waters, making it central to their seafaring lives. Visitors today can see how deeply it shaped the community's connection to the sea.
The tower is located at the intersection of Fyrvej and Batterivej and functions today as an exhibition space managed by Frederikshavn Municipality. Visitors should expect stairs to access the various levels and enjoy views from the upper sections.
The original lighting system used coal carried through an internal shaft to a fire basket before switching to rapeseed oil in 1835. This method reveals how early engineers solved the challenge of creating reliable light for distant maritime navigation.
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