Leuchtturm Pellworm

Leuchtturm Pellworm is a red cast iron tower with a white horizontal band that stands 41.5 meters above the southern coast of Pellworm island. The structure houses a light apparatus that helps guide vessels traveling through the North Sea.

Built in 1907, the lighthouse operated until 2002 as part of the Pellworm range lights system for maritime navigation. It was constructed during a period of expansion in North Sea shipping infrastructure.

The lighthouse and its keeper's house now function as a registry office where couples exchange marriage vows. This dual purpose gives the structure a role in the personal celebrations of local residents today.

Visitors can climb the tower and reach the observation deck between Monday and Wednesday during the summer season. Plan your visit around these specific days, as the structure sits on an exposed coastal area where weather can change quickly.

The structure contains a Fresnel lens system that produces white, red, and green directional signals visible up to 41 kilometers at sea. This optical technology was a significant advancement in helping ships navigate safely through treacherous waters.

Location: Pellworm

Inception: 1907

Height: 41.5 m

Made from material: cast iron

Address: Süderkoogweg 9, 25849 Pellworm

Website: https://wsa-toenning.wsv.de/Webs/WSA/WSA-Toenning/DE/Wasserstrassen/BauwerkeAnlagen/Leuchttuerme/Pellworm/Pellworm_node.html

GPS coordinates: 54.49629,8.66597

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05