Name and Location

Heiligenhafen-Warnfeuer Lighthouse is located on the coast of Germany.

Construction and History

The Heiligenhafen-Warnfeuer Lighthouse was built to guide mariners through treacherous waters off the German coastline. Its original purpose was as a warning beacon for ships approaching the shore, hence its name "Warnfeuer" which translates to "warning fire". Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several renovations and upgrades to ensure its continued effectiveness in guiding mariners.

Architecture and Materials

The Heiligenhafen-Warnfeuer Lighthouse stands at an elevation of 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level and is painted with a distinctive red and white color scheme.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits three different light signals: a primary red flash every 5 seconds, visible for up to 6 nautical miles (11 kilometers); a secondary yellow flash every 5 seconds, also visible for up to 6 nautical miles; and an alternating red and yellow flash every 5 seconds, used to indicate changes in weather or other important marine information.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape around the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Heiligenhafen-Warnfeuer Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Heiligenhafen-Warnfeuer Lighthouse is operated by the German Federal Navy (Bundesmarine) as part of its network of coastal aid-to-navigation beacons.

Further Information

For more information, consult Official chart number C1328.3 or refer to the lighthouse's Wikidata identifier Q17484687 and Wikipedia article de:Leuchtfeuer Heiligenhafen.