North Tower

North Tower is a lighthouse on Schiermonnikoog island standing about 37 meters high with red brick walls and cast iron construction. The structure spans eight floors and houses the optical equipment needed to emit its navigational beam across the sea.

This lighthouse was built in 1854 under King Willem III and served ships navigating between the North Sea and the Wadden Sea. It functioned as part of a paired system with the South Tower to guide vessels safely through these waters.

The structure received the Rijksmonument designation, marking its status as a protected Dutch national heritage site with architectural and maritime significance.

The tower stands on the northern coast of Schiermonnikoog and is accessible from most areas of the island. Visiting involves climbing stairs since reaching the interior spaces requires ascending multiple floors.

Inside the tower are 153 stair treads that lead visitors to the top viewing platform. The structure employs a third order Fresnel lens, a sophisticated optical system that projects light across dozens of kilometers of open sea.

Location: Schiermonnikoog

Inception: 1854

Floors above the ground: 8

Height: 37 m

Made from material: brick, cast iron

GPS coordinates: 53.48684,6.14652

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01