Leuchtturm Falshöft, Lighthouse in Pommerby, Germany
The Leuchtturm Falshöft is a navigational lighthouse on the Baltic Sea coast in Pommerby, northern Germany, built from brick, steel, and cast iron. It stands about 80 feet (24 meters) tall on a slight elevation above the shoreline, making it visible from the water and from the surrounding flat land.
The tower was completed in 1910 to help guide ships along the coast of Schleswig-Holstein. It has been in continuous use since then and is now listed as a heritage monument in the region.
The third floor of the tower houses a civil registry office where couples can get married with a view over the Baltic Sea. This combination of a working navigational structure and a wedding venue is rare along the German coast.
The tower is open to visitors on select days, so it is worth checking the schedule before making the trip. The area around it is easy to walk and the shoreline nearby is accessible on foot.
On a clear day, visitors on the observation platform can see the Danish coast and spot the Kalkgrund Lighthouse across the water. This long view is possible because the tower sits on raised ground with an open horizon facing the sea.
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