Amrum Lighthouse, Navigation lighthouse in Wittdün auf Amrum, Germany.
The brick lighthouse rises 41 meters into the sky, with a total height of 66 meters including its surrounding dune formation.
The lighthouse commenced operations in 1875, marking the first German lighthouse construction in North Frisia following reports of ship losses near Amrum.
The structure contains a 2.7-meter-tall lens apparatus weighing 2.9 tons, estimated at a value of five million euros.
Visitors can climb 197 steps to reach the observation area, which remains open to the public during the summer months.
The lighthouse features a distinct color pattern with a bright red tone and two white rings, implemented since 1952.
Location: Nebel
Inception: November 1874
Official opening: 1875
Height: 41.8 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: brick, copper
Address: Tanenwai 46A, 25946 Nebel 25946 Nebel
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-12:30; Wednesday 08:30-14:00
Website: https://amrum.de/freizeitangebote/nebel/a-amrumer-leuchtturm
GPS coordinates: 54.63117,8.35471
Latest update: October 24, 2025 18:51
Schleswig-Holstein presents a network of castles, palaces, nature parks and coastal areas. The region displays German history in museums, monasteries and lighthouses. The landscape includes moors, lakes, beaches and nature reserves with local flora and fauna.
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