Hohe Weg Lighthouse

The brick tower stands 36 meters tall on a sandbank in the Wadden Sea, displaying white, red, and green navigational lights for maritime traffic.

Construction of the lighthouse began in 1854, replacing a wooden structure from 1783, and became operational in 1856 to guide vessels through the Weser estuary.

The German postal service issued a commemorative 55-cent stamp featuring the lighthouse in 2006 to mark its 150th year of maritime service.

During high tide, the lighthouse becomes completely surrounded by water, while at low tide, visitors can access the surrounding sandbank area.

The structure contains an emergency shelter space specifically designed for hikers who might get caught by rising tides in the Wadden Sea.

GPS coordinates: 53.71233,8.24323

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:24