Leuchtturm Kiel-Holtenau

The brick lighthouse rises 20 meters above the Kiel-Holtenau lock, marking multiple maritime routes including the entrance to Kiel Fjord and Baltic Sea.

Built in 1895, the lighthouse commemorates the German Empire with an inscription of Kaiser Wilhelm II dedicating the North-Sea Baltic Canal to global maritime traffic.

The structure represents a significant maritime heritage monument in Schleswig-Holstein, reflecting the architectural style of late 19th century German coastal infrastructure.

The lighthouse functions with automated beacons monitored by the Travemünde traffic control center, using modern AIS, radar, and radio equipment for navigation assistance.

This lighthouse contains the only pilot station in Germany equipped with accommodation facilities for maritime pilots and technical personnel.

Location: Kiel

Inception: 1895

Height: 20 m

Made from material: brick

Part of: list of Cultural heritage monuments in Holtenau

Address: Tiessenkai, 24159 Kiel, Germany 24159 Kiel

Phone: +49431679100

GPS coordinates: 54.36925,10.15390

Latest update: September 5, 2025 13:48