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Gelbsand Oberfeuer

XJM7+W5 Friedrichskoog, Germany

Name and Location

The Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located at XJM7+W5 Friedrichskoog, Germany. Its coordinates are 8.612903, 53.9847899.

2. Construction and History

The Gelbsand Oberfeuer was constructed during the [unknown] era, making it a significant part of Germany's maritime heritage.

3. Architecture and Materials

Although the architectural style is not explicitly mentioned in available records, it is likely to be a typical example of German lighthouse design from that period.

4. Light and Navigation

The Gelbsand Oberfeuer is a Rear Lighthouse with an Iso (Isolated White Flash) light characteristic. The light height is 50 meters, with a period of 4 seconds and a range of 20 kilometers.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Although the lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, it has been repurposed as a museum. Visitors can access the lighthouse, but please note that unknown.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the Gelbsand Oberfeuer, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

There is limited information available on local folklore or unique anecdotes related to the Gelbsand Oberfeuer. If you have any insights, please share them.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was previously manually operated but has since been automated. There are no reports of AIS or radar installation at the site.

9. Further Information

  • Opening Hours: unknown
  • Entrance Fee: unknown
  • Guided Tours: unknown
  • On-Site Facilities: [list available facilities]

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Details

NameGelbsand Oberfeuer
CityFriedrichskoog
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.9847899, 8.612903
Eventsseveral significant historical events
Keeper storieslimited information available
Storieslimited information available
Tower height50
Renovationsrepurposed as museum
Accessibletrue
Landscape typesandy dunes, grasslands, and wetlands
View descriptionBreathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicIso (Isolated White Flash)
Light range20
Automatedtrue