Dornbusch Lighthouse, Lighthouse on Hiddensee Island, Germany
Dornbusch Lighthouse is an octagonal tower with white walls and a red lantern on Hiddensee Island in the Baltic Sea. The structure rises 28 meters tall, with its top positioned about 72 meters above sea level.
The tower was originally built in 1887 and 1888 to guide ships safely through this coastal region. Later, between 1927 and 1929, a reinforcing concrete shell was added to strengthen the structure.
The lighthouse appears on German postage stamps, showing its importance to maritime history and local identity. Locals and visitors instantly recognize the red lantern crowning the tower as a symbol of this coastal area.
Visitors aged six and above can climb the 102 steps to reach the observation gallery at the top. The platform can only accommodate about 15 people at once, so it may get crowded during busy periods.
The tower's light can reach ships at different distances depending on whether it shines white or red. Modern Fresnel lenses with metal-halide technology allow the beam to switch between these two colors for different navigation purposes.
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