Rotes Kliff lighthouse, Heritage lighthouse in Kampen, Germany.
Description
Rotes Kliff is a brick lighthouse with an octagonal shape standing on the red cliffs north of Kampen village on Sylt Island. The structure features a small lantern chamber at the top and a viewing balcony, rising roughly 13 meters above the surrounding terrain.
History
Built between 1912 and 1913, the lighthouse was created to warn ships away from a dangerous sandbank near the mouth of the Lister Tief channel. Operation ceased in 1975 when navigation needs for this coastal area changed.
Culture
The red cliffs that give this landmark its name shape how locals and visitors perceive this stretch of coastline. The lighthouse stands as a visible connection to the maritime past of the island and its seafaring community.
Practical
The lighthouse sits near a coastal walking path with open views of the sea and surrounding cliffs. As a protected monument, visitors can see the exterior from nearby trails, though interior access may be limited depending on current conditions.
Did you know?
Visitors often notice how the tower sits right at the cliff edge, appearing to hover above the sea itself. This perilous location makes clear the very danger it warned ships about, as cliff erosion in this area remains visible and ongoing.
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