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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

NameBjørnø Lighthouse
CityFaaborg
CountryDenmark
Coordinates55.0545641, 10.2615502
Historic significanceAid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters of the Kattegat Sea
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeCoastal
View descriptionBreathtaking view of the Kattegat Sea and the surrounding landscape
Facilities
Opening hours
Nearby attractionsFaaborg
AIS Radarfalse
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 range7.5
Automatedtrue