Name and Location

Anholt Fyr is a historic masonry lighthouse located near the geographic center of Anholt Island in Denmark. It can be found at Ørkenvej 102, 8592 Anholt, Denmark.

Construction and History

Anholt Fyr was first lit in 1785 under the auspices of the Danish crown. Construction began and was completed that same year, making it one of the oldest surviving operational lighthouses in Denmark. Over its life, the lighthouse has undergone periodic maintenance and modernization of its lighting apparatus, though the original tower fabric remains largely intact.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a freestanding tower built using masonry, standing at 42 meters tall above ground level. The exact construction material used is not specified in available sources, although it was likely brick or local stone, typical for late-18th-century Danish lighthouses.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, information on the original light source, characteristic, and range is unavailable from current data sources.

Accessibility and Visiting

Anholt Fyr remains an active lighthouse. Public access details are not officially published; visitors to Anholt who wish to view the tower should inquire locally about guided visits or permissions. The site can be reached via the island's network of sandy tracks, with Ørkenvej running past the tower.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anholt Island lies roughly midway between the Jutland peninsula and the island of Zealand, in the Kattegat. The terrain around Anholt Fyr consists of low, shifting sand dunes and sparse heathland, offering unbroken sea views.

Further Information

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