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Grisetåodde Lighthouse

HHJ8+6H Struer, Denmark

Name and Location

The Grisetåodde Lighthouse is a significant maritime landmark located in Struer, Denmark, along the country's west coast.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Griset��odde Lighthouse is unknown, but it was first listed in the Danish Lighthouse Directory in 1954. The lighthouse's architecture style is not specified, but it likely follows the traditional Danish lighthouse design.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available on the architecture or materials used to construct the Grisetåodde Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

  • Light 1: Oc (occulting) red light with a range of 8 nautical miles
  • Light 2: Oc green light with a range of 8 nautical miles
  • Light 3: Oc white light with a range of 10 nautical miles
  • Light 4: Oc red light with a range of 8 nautical miles

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse area, but it's unclear if the structure itself is open to the public. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the coastal area.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Grisetåodde Lighthouse is situated at coordinates 56.5806159�� N, 8.5664752° E. A map link can be found below:

Technical and Operational Details

The Grisetåodde Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, eliminating the need for human maintenance or operation.

Further Information

The lighthouse has been listed in the Danish Lighthouse Directory since 1954 and is considered a significant maritime landmark.

Details

NameGrisetåodde Lighthouse
CityStruer
CountryDenmark
Coordinates56.5806159, 8.5664752
Historic significanceSignificant maritime landmark
Focal height8
Tower height22
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionScenic views of the coastal area
Landscape typeRocky coast
View descriptionScenic views of the coastal area
FacilitiesToilets
Light characteristicOc (occulting) red light with a range of 8 nautical miles, Oc green light with a range of 8 nautical miles, Oc white light with a range of 10 nautical miles, Oc red light with a range of 8 nautical miles
Light range8, 8, 10, 8
Automatedtrue