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Stadersand Oberfeuer

JGCH+GM, 21683 Stade, Germany

Name and Location

The Stadersand Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located in the town of Stade, Germany. It stands tall at an impressive height of 40.2 meters (131 feet) above sea level.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Stadersand Oberfeuer Lighthouse is unclear, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse's architectural style is characteristic of German coastal architecture during that period.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's distinctive tower shape and white color scheme are notable features of its architectural design. Unfortunately, details about the materials used in its construction are not available.

Light and Navigation

The Stadersand Oberfeuer Lighthouse has a light characteristic of Iso (intense white), with a height of 40.2 meters and a range of 16 kilometers (10 miles). The flash period is 8 seconds, making it a reliable marker for mariners navigating the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by road, with parking available nearby. The surrounding area offers scenic views of the Elbe River and the North Sea coast. There are no known restrictions on visiting the site, although some areas may be closed to the public for maintenance or other reasons.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area provides scenic views of the Elbe River and the North Sea coast.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant anecdotes or folklore information is available about the Stadersand Oberfeuer Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, details about the lighthouse's automation status are unavailable. As of now, the Stadersand Oberfeuer Lighthouse is no longer in active use as a navigational aid, but instead serves as a historic monument and potential tourist attraction.

Further Information

  • * B1522.1 (German Lighthouse Register)
  • * Q30309916 (Wikidata)

Details

NameStadersand Oberfeuer
CityStade
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.6215619, 9.530418
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Historic significancevital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the North Sea and the Elbe River
Architectural styleGerman coastal architecture
Focal height40.2
Tower height40.2
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby road with parking available nearby
Accessibletrue
View descriptionscenic views of the Elbe River and the North Sea coast
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractionsother attractions or landmarks nearby
Light characteristicIso (intense white)
Light range16