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
Name | Leuchtturm Holnis |
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City | Glücksburg (Ostsee) |
Country | Germany |
Coordinates | 54.8617534, 9.5735171 |
Historic significance | played a crucial role in maritime navigation |
Stories | become an iconic symbol of German coastal heritage |
Focal height | 32 |
Tower height | 26 |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | picturesque town of Glücksburg (Ostsee) |
Light characteristic | "Iso Fl(6)W.6s" |
Light range | 13 |
Automated | true |