Kampen lighthouse

The stone tower rises 40 meters high with a white conical structure marked by a broad black horizontal band on the North Sea coast.

Built in 1855, the lighthouse first operated with a petroleum lantern, which represented an advancement in maritime navigation technology for that period.

The black and white markings of the structure represent the traditional maritime visual identification system used along the German North Sea coastline.

The lighthouse functions through an automated system controlled remotely from Koblenz since 1977, eliminating the need for on-site keepers.

Standing on the geestland core of Sylt island, the lighthouse beam reaches a focal height of 62 meters above sea level.

Location: Kampen

Inception: 1855

Height: 40 m

Made from material: stone

Address: Brönshooger Weg 10

GPS coordinates: 54.94610,8.34083

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:52