Name and Location

Hyllekrog Fyr is a small coastal lighthouse located on the eastern shore of Lolland, near the town of Rødby in southern Denmark. The official name of the lighthouse is Hyllekrog Fyr, and it is managed by the Danish Nature Agency (Naturstyrelsen). The address is Lyttesholmvej 1B, 4970 Rødby, Denmark.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for Hyllekrog Fyr is unknown. Although no longer an active aid to navigation, it has been maintained by the Danish Nature Agency as a scenic lookout over the Fehmarn Belt.

Architecture and Materials

Hyllekrog Fyr features a functional/modern minimalist architectural style, with a slender, white-painted tower on a low concrete plinth. The exact date of construction and architect are not documented. The construction materials appear to be metal atop a concrete foundation.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic for Hyllekrog Fyr is unknown. It was presumed removed or deactivated when decommissioned. There is no nautical chart reference, as it is no longer included in modern navigational publications. AIS/Radar installation is also not present.

Accessibility and Visiting

Hyllekrog Fyr is open to visitors, with a public walkway and viewing platform. The opening hours are 24/7, with no staffed facilities. Entrance is free, and access is possible by car (parking alongside Lyttesholmvej) or on foot (across the coastal dyke). Public transport options include a nearby bus stop in Rødby, followed by a 3-kilometer walk or bike ride.

Notable Views and Landscape

From Hyllekrog Fyr, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the sea towards Fehmarn (Germany) and shipping lanes. The surrounding landscape features a coastal dyke overlooking the Fehmarn Belt, adjacent marshland, and farmland. Birdlife, including migratory waterfowl, can be observed in the wetlands.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no widely documented anecdotes or folklore associated with Hyllekrog Fyr. The site is primarily known locally as a peaceful vantage point rather than for seafaring legend.

Technical and Operational Details

Hyllekrog Fyr was decommissioned, and its status is now "no longer an active aid to navigation." It does not have a keeper's house on-site; access is via a public walkway and viewing platform. Automation is not present, as the lighthouse is no longer in service.

Further Information

Further information can be found at Naturstyrelsen press releases, including "Hyllekrog Fyr åbner for offentligheden" (July 2012). The OpenStreetMap way/98670591 and Wikidata item Q41785398 are also available.