Name and Location

The Bågø Fyr, also known as the Bågø Lighthouse, is a coastal lighthouse located in Sandhammeren 8, 5610 Assens, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Its official name is Bågø Fyr.

Construction and History

The Bågø Fyr was erected in the early 19th century to aid vessels navigating the Little Belt toward the port of Assens. Construction began in 1816, marking the start of its long history as a beacon for maritime traffic.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands 8 meters above ground level and is made of unknown materials (likely local brick or masonry). The tower shape and external paint scheme are not recorded here. Unfortunately, details on focal height, light range, and light characteristic are unavailable.

Light and Navigation

While the exact specifications of its light and navigation features are unclear, the Bågø Fyr is still listed as a coastal light on maritime charts, indicating its continued importance in guiding vessels through the Little Belt region. Chart references include Danish Hydrographic Office charts for the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is open to the public at ground level, but the tower interior is closed (no staffed keeper's quarters). Visitors can reach the site by road via Sandhammeren, approximately 5 kilometers west of Assens town center. Parking is available at the roadside. The surrounding landscape features coastal dunes and open farmland, with expansive views across the Little Belt toward Funen island.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers a panorama of shipping lanes in the Little Belt and, on clear days, a view of Fænø island. The gently sloping sandy shoreline, dune grass, and scrub create a picturesque setting for this historic beacon.

Anecdotes and Folklore

None available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's automation status is not specified (presumably automated in the 20th century). Its navigational use continues, with no definitive data on architect, construction materials, light characteristic, or focal height.

Further Information

For more information, visit Assens Maritime Museum publications, which include a local guidebook "Lighthouses of Denmark."