Workum Lighthouse

The square white brick tower rises 9 meters above the ground and includes an attached residence built for the lighthouse keeper in 1837.

Built in 1623, the lighthouse guided ships through the Zuiderzee waters until 1932 when the construction of Afsluitdijk transformed the sea into IJsselmeer lake.

The structure represents maritime navigation heritage and demonstrates traditional Dutch coastal architecture from the early 17th century with its brick construction methods.

Located at coordinates 52.960228, 5.412133, the lighthouse stands at the entrance of Workum harbor and remains accessible for exterior viewing throughout the year.

Reid de Jong, who lived in the lighthouse from 1967 to 2018, initiated the annual Strontrace sailing competition where the tower signals returning boats with fire.

Location: Súdwest-Fryslân

Inception: 1623

Height: 9 m

Address: Hylperdyk 4

GPS coordinates: 52.96023,5.41213

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:28