Bjørnø Lighthouse
3736+RJ Faaborg, Denmark
Name and Location
The Bjørnø Lighthouse is located in Faaborg, Denmark, serving as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters of the Kattegat Sea.
Construction and History
The Bjørnø Lighthouse was constructed in an unknown year with an architectural style that reflects the region's cultural heritage. Unfortunately, no specific architect or construction materials are documented. The lighthouse stands at a height of (Height) meters above sea level on a point known as Bjørnø.
Architecture and Materials
No information available about the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Bjørnø Lighthouse.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse features three lights with distinct characteristics: Iso green (Sector Start: 40°, Sector End: 52°), Iso white (Sector Start: 52°, Sector End: 60°), and Iso red (Sector Start: 60°, Sector End: 71°). Each light has a (Height)-meter tall tower, and the periods between flashes are 4 seconds. The range of each light is 7.5 nautical miles.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Bjørnø Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, meaning it no longer relies on human operation. Unfortunately, due to its remote location and limited access infrastructure, the public is not permitted to enter the lighthouse or its surrounding area.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Bjørnø Lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the Kattegat Sea and the surrounding landscape. On clear days, mariners can see for miles in all directions.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories of former lighthouse keepers are available for this location.
Technical and Operational Details
As part of its official listing in the Danish lighthouse directory, the Bjørnø Lighthouse falls under the jurisdiction of Dansk Fyrliste 2022.
Further Information
For further information on the Bjørnø Lighthouse and other maritime aids to navigation, please consult [list relevant sources].
Details
Name | Bjørnø Lighthouse |
---|---|
City | Faaborg |
Country | Denmark |
Coordinates | 55.0545641, 10.2615502 |
Historic significance | Aid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters of the Kattegat Sea |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | Coastal |
View description | Breathtaking view of the Kattegat Sea and the surrounding landscape |
Facilities | |
Opening hours | |
Nearby attractions | Faaborg |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | {"iso_green":{"sector_start":40,"sector_end":52},"iso_white":{"sector_start":52,"sector_end":60},"iso_red":{"sector_start":60,"sector_end":71}} |
Light range | 7.5 |
Automated | true |