Brandaris, Lighthouse in West-Terschelling, Netherlands
The Brandaris rises 54 meters above the Wadden Sea island, featuring a square design with a balcony and lantern room at the top.
Built in 1594 after two previous structures failed, the Brandaris marks the location where ships navigated through narrow passages toward Amsterdam via Zuiderzee.
The lighthouse name traces back to Saint Brandarius, a medieval figure who influenced the naming of West-Terschelling village during the Middle Ages.
The automated lighting system produces 3,500,000 candelas of illumination, projecting its beam across 29 nautical miles of the northern Dutch coast.
The first floor contains a small wedding hall where couples can exchange vows under the protection of the Netherlands' oldest operating lighthouse.
Location: Terschelling
Inception: 1594
Official opening: 1594
Floors above the ground: 6
Height: 52 m
Made from material: brick
Address: Brandarisstraat 2, 8881AW West-Terschelling 8881AW
GPS coordinates: 53.36033,5.21425
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:08
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