Name and Location

Leuchtturm Amrum is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Föhr-Amrum in Germany.

Construction and History

The construction of Leuchtturm Amrum began in 1866 and was completed five years later, with the lighthouse officially opening on June 1, 1875. The structure was built to provide a safe passage for ships navigating the treacherous waters of the North Sea. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several renovations and restorations to ensure its continued operation.

Architecture and Materials

The Leuchtturm Amrum is designed as a traditional tower-style lighthouse with a distinctive black-and-white striped façade. The structure stands at an impressive height of 41.8 meters.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a communication tower for broadcasting radio signals, which serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners in the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

While the Leuchtturm Amrum is not wheelchair accessible due to its height and narrow staircases, visitors can access the lighthouse's museum and observation deck. The structure is open to visitors during scheduled hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 09:00-12:30; We 09:00-14:00.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Leuchtturm Amrum offers stunning views of the North Sea and surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's geometry is represented by a Point object with coordinates [8.3547066, 54.6311728].

Further Information

For more information, visit Wikipedia: de:Leuchtturm Amrum or Wikidata: Q20669.