Dagebüll lighthouse

The Dagebüll lighthouse is a navigation structure on the North Sea coast with a square base and octagonal lantern room topped with a pyramidal roof, standing about 15 meters high. The brick construction with its green and black roof now serves as accommodation for two guests.

The structure was built in 1929 on wooden pilings and served as a beacon for ships navigating coastal waters for many decades. An additional floor was added in 1980 to accommodate the raising of the sea dike, before the tower was decommissioned in 1988.

This structure reflects the seafaring traditions of the region, where such buildings helped generations of fishermen and merchant sailors navigate safely along the coast. Today, the tower tells of the close bond between people here and the sea.

The tower sits directly on the North Sea coast and is easily reached from nearby roads, with its waterfront location offering direct access. Visitors should expect changeable coastal weather and dress accordingly.

The foundation of 36 wooden pilings was an engineering solution for the marshy ground of the northern German coast. This underground structure allowed the tower to stand stable on soft soil while the coast around it shifted and changed.

Location: Dagebüll

Inception: 1929

Height: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 54.72525,8.69989

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05