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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

Details

NameRønne Fyr
CityRønne
CountryDenmark
Coordinates55.0994872, 14.6960442
Year of construction1880
Historic significancevital aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the Baltic Sea
Tower height18
Renovationsseveral renovations and extensions
Access descriptionvia Havnebakken 3 in Rønne
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeisland, maritime hub
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding island landscape
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractionshistoric architecture of Rønne, bustling harbor
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue