Amrum Lighthouse, Navigation lighthouse in Wittdün auf Amrum, Germany.
The red brick tower features two horizontal white bands and rises 41 meters (135 feet) from its base, positioned atop a dune formation that brings the total elevation to 66 meters (217 feet). The masonry construction follows traditional northern German engineering methods for lighthouse structures of that era.
Operations began in 1875 following reports of vessel losses in the region, representing the first German lighthouse built in North Frisia. The characteristic red and white color scheme was introduced in 1952 to improve daytime identification and distinguish the tower from other beacons along the coast.
The beacon guides vessels through Wadden Sea waters and serves as a recognizable landmark for fishermen and mariners navigating along the North Frisian coast. The facility remains an important element of maritime infrastructure for safe shipping routes through these passages.
Access to the observation platform requires climbing 197 steps, with the tower open during summer months. Reaching the island requires ferry service, followed by bicycle or bus transport to the site. Sturdy footwear is recommended for the ascent up the internal staircase.
The lens apparatus stands 2.7 meters (9 feet) tall, weighs 2.9 tons, and carries an estimated value of five million euros. This Fresnel optic system enables the beam to be visible from distances exceeding 25 miles (40 kilometers) at sea.
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