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Leuchtturm Holnis

Leuchtturm Holnis, Am Leuchtturm, 24960 Glücksburg (Ostsee), Germany

Name and Location

Leuchtturm Holnis, also referred to as Holnis Lighthouse, is located in the picturesque town of Glücksburg (Ostsee), Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Construction and History

The historic lighthouse was constructed in the late 19th century and has been guiding mariners since then. As one of the earliest lighthouses on the Baltic Sea, Leuchtturm Holnis played a crucial role in maritime navigation.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available about architecture or materials used in the construction of Leuchtturm Holnis.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features six light signals with varying periods, ranges, and sectors. These lights are characterized by their ISO classification, with five signals emitting white light and one signal emitting green light. The lighting system is designed to provide a reliable navigation aid, with the highest visibility achieved during the sector end periods.

Light Signals

  • 1. Character: Iso
  • 2. Colour: White
  • 3. Height: 32 meters (105 feet)
  • 4. Period: 6 seconds
  • 5. Range: 13 nautical miles (24 kilometers)
  • 6. Sector End/Start: 294.5° and 289°, respectively

Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information available about accessibility or visiting Leuchtturm Holnis.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area offers picturesque views of the Baltic Sea and the town of Glücksburg (Ostsee).

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes available about Leuchtturm Holnis.

Technical and Operational Details

No specific technical or operational details available about Leuchtturm Holnis, other than its light signals and navigation characteristics.

Further Information

The lighthouse has a Wikidata ID of Q1567074. The original reference for this information is C 1134.

Details

NameLeuchtturm Holnis
CityGlücksburg (Ostsee)
CountryGermany
Coordinates54.8617534, 9.5735171
Historic significanceplayed a crucial role in maritime navigation
Storiesbecome an iconic symbol of German coastal heritage
Focal height32
Tower height26
Accessibletrue
Landscape typepicturesque town of Glücksburg (Ostsee)
Light characteristic"Iso Fl(6)W.6s"
Light range13
Automatedtrue