Westhoofd Lighthouse

The Westhoofd Lighthouse rises 52 meters above sea level, featuring white-painted walls and serving as a maritime navigation point on the North Sea coast.

Architect Gijsbert Friedhoff designed this reconstruction-period structure in 1948, incorporating elements that reflected the architectural trends of post-war Netherlands.

The lighthouse holds the status of Rijksmonument and belongs to the Top 100 Dutch monuments from 1940-1958, representing maritime navigation heritage.

Visitors can access the lighthouse through a walking path from the designated parking area, with optimal viewing conditions between 8:12 AM and 4:48 PM.

The lighthouse maintains its original function with staff members operating the facility, while its light signals continue guiding ships through North Sea waters.

Location: Goeree-Overflakkee

Inception: 1948

Architects: Gijsbert Friedhoff

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Height: 52 m

Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958

Address: In de duinen bij de Groenedijk te Ouddorp

GPS coordinates: 51.81320,3.86413

Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:45