High lighthouse of Heist, Historic lighthouse in Heist-aan-Zee, Belgium.

The High Lighthouse of Heist is a tapering cylindrical tower of pale cream concrete, built between 1905 and 1907 on Avenue Royale in Knokke-Heist. Its octagonal base carries red and white geometric tile patterns around blind arches, and the plain shaft rises to a projecting gallery with a dark railing. Above it sits an octagonal glazed watch room with dark panes and a small domed roof.

The structure was built in 1907 when Belgium modernized its coastal defenses and deployed standardized lighthouses as navigation aids. Its concrete design reflects the engineering advances of that era and remains a record of early 20th-century maritime development.

The lighthouse shapes the local identity of this seaside town, where generations of fishermen and sailors navigated by its light. Its presence connects the community to maritime traditions that remain part of everyday life here.

The structure is easily accessible from the town's promenade and can be viewed from the outside. Visitors should note that the area is exposed to wind and weather, especially during storms.

The light was extinguished in 1983, though the French source gives 1977, after the expansion of Zeebrugge harbour made the tower redundant. It was listed as a protected monument in 1981. In 2011 LED lighting was fitted to the windows and spots were placed at the base of the building.