Name and Location

The Kiel Lighthouse, also known as Leuchtturm Kiel, stands on the western shore of Germany's Baltic coast near the small seaside village of Strande in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein. Its location marks the entrance to the Kieler Förde.

Construction and History

The construction era of the Kiel Lighthouse is not documented. However, it is known that the lighthouse was built and has been an active navigational aid since then.

Architecture and Materials

The Kiel Lighthouse has a cylindrical (round) masonry tower with a height of 33.50 meters above base. The tower's markings are white with two horizontal red bands.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is sectors of white, red, and green light; period 6 seconds (Glt W.R.Gn. – 6 s). The range of the light is not documented but typically around 15-18 nautical miles for comparable lights.

Accessibility and Visiting

The tower is fenced and not open for climbing. Visitors can reach the grounds on foot via coastal paths, but there is no public access to the lantern room.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Kiel Lighthouse serves as a familiar landmark on scenic ferry crossings between Strande and Kiel.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is remotely monitored and controlled by the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes). Its current use is as an active lighthouse.

Further Information

For further information, refer to the German Wikipedia page at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchtturm_Kiel or visit Wikidata at Q1821432.