Udbyhoj Lighthouse
Rougsøvej 296, 8950 Ørsted, Denmark
Name and Location
The Udbyhoj Lighthouse, located at Rougsøvej 296, 8950 Ørsted, Denmark, serves as a vital navigation aid in the Baltic Sea.
Construction and History
The exact year of construction for Udbyhoj Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. The lighthouse stands at a height of 33 meters (108 feet), with a focal plane height of approximately 45 meters (148 feet) above sea level.
Architecture and Materials
No specific information available on architecture and materials used in Udbyhoj Lighthouse.
Light and Navigation
Udbyhoj Lighthouse features a distinctive light characteristic, which includes six different segments: Character: Oc (occulting), Colour: Green, Height: 33 meters, Period: 5 seconds, Range: 12 nautical miles, Sector Start/End: 194-228 degrees, 228-232 degrees, 232-254 degrees, 254-276 degrees, 276-279 degrees, and 279-289 degrees.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Udbyhoj Lighthouse is situated in a rural area, approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) north of the town of Ørsted. While the lighthouse itself is not open to the public for visits, the surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the Danish countryside.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the Danish countryside.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No specific information available on anecdotes or folklore related to Udbyhoj Lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
Udbyhoj Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, meaning it does not require a manual operator. The lighthouse's light is powered by electricity, and its optic system ensures the beam is directed towards the sea.
Further Information
The Udbyhoj Lighthouse is listed in the Danish Lighthouse Register as "C 0176" and is included in various nautical charts and publications.
Details
Name | Udbyhoj Lighthouse |
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City | Ørsted |
Country | Denmark |
Coordinates | 56.5898647, 10.3204624 |
Historic significance | vital navigation aid in the Baltic Sea, listed as 'C 0176' in the Danish Lighthouse Register |
Stories | listed as 'C 0176' in the Danish Lighthouse Register |
Architectural style | |
Architect | |
Focal height | 45 |
Tower height | 33 |
Landscape type | rural area, scenic views |
View description | scenic views of the Danish countryside |
Nearby attractions | |
Light characteristic | {"character":"Oc","colour":"Green","height":33,"period":5,"range":12} |
Light range | 12 |
Automated | true |