Rønne Fyr
Havnebakken 3, 3700 Rønne, Denmark
Name and Location
The Rønne Fyr is a historic lighthouse located in Rønne, Denmark, on the island of Bornholm. The exact location of the lighthouse is at Havnebakken 3, 3700 Rønne, Denmark.
Construction and History
The Rønne Fyr was constructed in 1880 and served as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the Baltic Sea. Over time, the structure has undergone several renovations and extensions.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse is originally designed to be 18 meters tall and features a distinctive red-and-white striped tower.
Light and Navigation
Although the Rønne Fyr is no longer an active aid to navigation, it remains a popular tourist attraction and cultural landmark in Rønne. In the past, it was manually operated by a lighthouse keeper, but it is now automated to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are welcome to visit the Rønne Fyr and explore its historic significance. The lighthouse is accessible via Havnebakken 3 in Rønne.
Notable Views and Landscape
Anecdotes and Folklore
Technical and Operational Details
The Rønne Fyr was once manually operated by a lighthouse keeper, but it is now automated to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.
Further Information
- * Wikipedia: [Rønne Fyr](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rønne_Fyr)
Details
Name | Rønne Fyr |
---|---|
City | Rønne |
Country | Denmark |
Coordinates | 55.0994872, 14.6960442 |
Year of construction | 1880 |
Historic significance | vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the Baltic Sea |
Tower height | 18 |
Renovations | several renovations and extensions |
Access description | via Havnebakken 3 in Rønne |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | island, maritime hub |
View description | breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding island landscape |
Facilities | toilets, cafe, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | historic architecture of Rønne, bustling harbor |
AIS Radar | false |
Automated | true |