Name and Location

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse is located in Fehmarn, Germany, and stands at a geographical coordinate of 54.4949656° N latitude and 11.2382099° E longitude.

Construction and History

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse was first built in 1964, replacing an earlier structure that dated back to the early 20th century. It is operated by the Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Lübeck (Lübeck Waterways and Navigation Authority). The lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime navigation and safety for over six decades.

Architecture and Materials

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 40 meters (131 feet) above sea level, with a distinctive red-and-white striped design that makes it easily recognizable from a distance. Its red and white striped design is inspired by the traditional color scheme of German lighthouses.

Light and Navigation

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse emits a flashing white light every 20 seconds, which is visible for up to 22 nautical miles (25.5 kilometers). The light has a range of approximately 18 nautical miles (20.7 kilometers) and a sector end of 146° and 223.3°.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Marienleuchte Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape around the Marienleuchte Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse is one of four lighthouses in Germany with a height greater than 40 meters. Its distinctive design has been featured on various maps, including those produced by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA).

Technical and Operational Details

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse was first built in 1964, replacing an earlier structure that dated back to the early 20th century. It is operated by the Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Lübeck (Lübeck Waterways and Navigation Authority). The lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime navigation and safety for over six decades.

Further Information

The Marienleuchte Lighthouse is featured on maps produced by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA), Pub. 116, published on 2011-04-13.