Name and Location

Gollwitz N Lighthouse (Leuchtturm Gollwitz Nord – alt) stands on the Baltic shore of Insel Poel in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Its official name is Gollwitz N, and it can be found at the address Gollwitz 28, 23999 Insel Poel, Germany.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of Gollwitz N Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse was operational for a time but was decommissioned in the early 20th century and no longer carries a light.

Architecture and Materials

The type of tower is unspecified, but it is likely made of wood or metal skeleton construction. The exterior appearance is reported to be painted in red-white bands, typical for Baltic daymarks. The architectural style is utilitarian maritime aid with no known architect attribution.

Light and Navigation

Gollwitz N Lighthouse was originally used as a navigational mark for small craft crossing the Wismar Bay. It was replaced by more modern navigation aids and is no longer an active aid to navigation. No light range or characteristic information is available.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse stands as a local landmark and can be viewed from public paths along the shore. Visitors can reach it by car, bicycle, or on foot via coastal footpaths from Gollwitz village center (approximately 300 meters walk). There is no interior access or tours available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features gently sloping beaches, dunes, and small reed beds toward Wismar Bay. From the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Baltic Sea, passing fishing vessels, and on clear days the opposite shore of Wismar Bay.

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local stories, Gollwitz N Lighthouse was known as the "fisherman's friend," guiding small boats back to the cove. No major shipwrecks are directly associated with the lighthouse, but the bay has long been known for sudden summer squalls.

Technical and Operational Details

Many technical and historical specifics about Gollwitz N Lighthouse remain unknown, including its exact height above ground, focal height, light range, and characteristics. The tower was likely overseen historically by the Wasser- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (WSV) but is no longer maintained as an aid to navigation.

Further Information

For further reading, please consult the German Wikipedia article on Leuchtturm Gollwitz, OpenStreetMap entry, and Wikidata information.