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Nordre Rønner Fyr

Rønnerne 1, 9940 Læsø, Denmark

Name and Location

The Nordre Rønner Fyr, also known as North Rønner Lighthouse, is a coastal lighthouse located on the island of Læsø in Denmark's Kattegat Sea. Its exact location is at Rønnerne 1, 9940 Læsø, Denmark, with coordinates 57°21′37″ N, 10°55′23″ E.

2. Construction and History

The name "Nordre Rønner" originates from the Danish word for shallow reefs or skerries, marking the northernmost bank in this group. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the lighthouse's construction era, architect, materials, or year of erection.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Nordre Rønner Fyr is listed as a "lighthouse" and "building=yes" in OpenStreetMap, but further details about its structure, construction materials, tower height, and focal plane height remain unverified.

4. Light and Navigation

Although the lighthouse appears on modern charts as an active navigational mark, confirmation of a functioning light or maintenance regime is not available. There is also no information on the light characteristic, range, automation status, or radar/AIS installations.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site by foot or small boat via Vesterø Havn. However, there are no formal visitor facilities, guided tours, or on-site information documented. The surrounding area is privately managed, and visitors should respect local property.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse sits on the western shore of Læsø, overlooking the Kattegat sea lanes leading into the island's main harbor at Vesterø. The coastline here is low, sandy, with nearby skerries and eelgrass beds typical of the Kattegat environment.

7. Further Information

  • For further information, please consult OpenStreetMap relation 4654339, Wikidata entry Q28375546, Google Maps "Nordre Rønner Fyr" search, and marine charts covering Læsø approaches (NK 15 Kattegat East).

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is managed by the Danish Coastal Authority (Kystdirektoratet), which oversees most maritime aids to navigation in Denmark. Unfortunately, there is no official heritage designation (e.g., listed building status) has been identified.

Details

NameNordre Rønner Fyr
City
CountryDenmark
Coordinates57.360253, 10.9231929
Access descriptionAccess by foot or small boat via Vesterø Havn
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typelow, sandy coastline with nearby skerries and eelgrass beds typical of the Kattegat environment
View descriptionOverlooks the Kattegat sea lanes leading into the island's main harbor at Vesterø.
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractionsVesterø Havn
AIS Radarfalse