Name and Location

Lodbjerg Fyr is a historic lighthouse located on the rugged west coast of Jutland in Thy National Park, Denmark. The address is Lodbjergvej 33, 7770 Vestervig, Denmark.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was erected in the late 19th century to guide shipping in the North Sea. It serves as an active maritime beacon and the National Park Thy Visitor Centre. The exact year of first lighting is not specified.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a traditional masonry tower, standing 35 meters tall above its base. The original construction era was late 19th century, using brick or stone typical of Danish coastal lights from that period. Its appearance features a cylindrical tower painted white with a contrasting gallery and lantern.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse still functions as an aid to navigation, operating automatically. Details about the light's focal height, range, and characteristic are not publicly documented. There is no public information available on AIS/Radar installations, but nautical chart reference can be found in Danish Hydrographic Office charts for the Thyborøn–Hanstholm area.

Accessibility and Visiting

The National Park Thy Visitor Centre is housed at the lighthouse base and offers daily opening hours from 07:00 to 21:00. Admission costs DKK 20 (cash only) and includes facilities such as information desks, exhibit panels on local nature and coast, restrooms, and parking. Guided tours are available upon request through the visitor centre. However, please note that the site is not wheelchair-accessible due to steep stairs.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the base of Lodbjerg Fyr, visitors can enjoy panoramic views over the Wadden Sea National Park to the west and the rolling dunes and heath inland. Interpretive panels at the site explain the lighthouse's role in regional maritime history and the unique dune landscape of Thy National Park.

Further Information

For further information on visiting the Lodbjerg Fyr, please check the official website of National Park Thy or visit the Danish Wikipedia entry for more details.