Leuchtturm Friedrichsort

The concrete lighthouse stands 31.7 meters tall on the Kiel Fjord, featuring a white tower marked with five green horizontal bands.

The original wooden beacon from 1807 was replaced by a lightship between 1853 and 1864, followed by construction of the first permanent structure in 1866.

The lighthouse represents the maritime navigation heritage of Schleswig-Holstein and serves as a symbol of seafaring traditions in northern Germany.

The automated lighthouse emits white, red, and green lights with a range of 7 nautical miles, functioning as a crucial guide for vessels entering Kiel Canal.

During periods of low visibility, the structure activates a fog horn that carries signals across 6 nautical miles of water.

Location: Kiel

Inception: 1807

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 54.39028,10.19333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:29