Skagen Lighthouse

Skagen Lighthouse is a cylindrical brick tower located in Frederikshavn Municipality that rises 46 meters tall with a lantern and gallery at the top. A two-story bright yellow keeper's house is attached directly to the base of the structure.

Architect Niels Sigfred Nebelong designed this tower in 1848 to replace an earlier lighthouse. The new structure became a turning point in Danish maritime navigation and remains a significant marker for seafaring routes.

The lighthouse houses a bird migration center where visitors can observe and learn about the seasonal movements of birds passing through this region. The location has become an important hub for understanding the patterns and significance of bird migration in this area.

The tower is accessible to visitors from April through October, with extended hours during mid-June to August. A visit allows you to enjoy views from the top and explore the attached visitor center.

Inside the tower is a two-tonne rotating lens that floats on mercury and projects light every four seconds. This unusual system with sodium lamps makes the light visible across great distances from the sea.

Location: Frederikshavn Municipality

Inception: 1848

Architects: Niels Sigfred Nebelong

Height: 46 m

Address: Fyrvej 36, 9990 Skagen

Website: https://detgraafyr.dk

GPS coordinates: 57.73550,10.63020

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02