Daymark Wangerooge-East

Daymark Wangerooge-East is a 56-meter-tall navigation aid standing on the eastern coast of Wangerooge island and serves as a fixed reference point for ships in the North Sea. The structure rises above the flat island landscape and remains visible from far away to help seafarers safely navigate through the challenging tidal waters.

The current structure was built between 1932 and 1933 to replace an earlier lighthouse destroyed during a severe winter storm surge in 1854. The new construction provided a more reliable navigation aid and proved more resistant to the natural forces of the sea.

The daymark reflects the maritime traditions of the East Frisian Islands and shows how seafarers have navigated these waters for centuries. Visitors can see here a sign of the strong connection between island life and the sea that continues to shape the culture of this place today.

To reach the daymark, visitors take a ferry to Wangerooge island and then follow the eastern coastal path through the island landscape. The best time to visit is during good weather and low tide when the pathways are accessible and the terrain is easy to explore.

Despite its lighthouse-like appearance, this structure never operated as a working lighthouse but served only as a visual reference point for ships. This distinguishes it from other navigation aids in the region that actually operated active beacon lights.