Bremerhaven lighthouse, Protected brick lighthouse in Mitte, Germany
Bremerhaven lighthouse is a 39.90-metre tower of red-brown brick built in northern German Brick Gothic style, rising in stepped sections to a green metal lantern with a pointed finial. Arched windows with white trim, some grouped in threes, and small crosses set into the brickwork mark its levels, and an open metal framework projects from the left side about two-thirds up.
The tower began operating in 1856 according to designs by architect Simon Loschen and was long regarded as the oldest working coastal lighthouse on Germany's mainland. Its construction techniques influenced later maritime structures built throughout the region.
The tower is also called Simon Loschen Tower after its Bremen architect, and locals know its partner front light as "the minaret". It was listed as a protected monument in 1984, and from 2017 it served for several years as an outdoor wedding venue for Bremerhaven's registry office.
The lighthouse stands near the harbor and is easily visible from the water and surrounding walkways. Visitors can explore the waterfront area and walk along the Weser to view the structure from different angles.
The tower leans measurably toward the east and south, a shift that has been carefully documented since the 1960s. Despite this gradual tilt, the structure remains stable and continues to operate.
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