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WittenbergenUnterfeuer

Rissener Ufer 27, 22559 Hamburg, Germany

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Name and Location

The Wittenbergen Unterfeuer Lighthouse is located on the Rissener Ufer in Hamburg, Germany.

Construction and History

Built in 1899, the Wittenbergen Unterfeuer Lighthouse has been guiding mariners through the waters of the North Sea for over 120 years. Its heritage status as a "Baudenkmal" (cultural monument) reflects its importance as a symbol of Hamburg's rich maritime history.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the Wittenbergen Unterfeuer Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at a height of 30 meters (98 feet), with a range of 14.3 kilometers (8.9 miles). Its white light, visible for up to 8 seconds every 20 seconds, is an Iso beacon characterized by its distinctive color and flash pattern.

Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information available on accessibility or visiting the Wittenbergen Unterfeuer Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No specific information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the Wittenbergen Unterfeuer Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes about the Wittenbergen Unterfeuer Lighthouse could be found.

Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

For more information about this lighthouse, including images and further details, please visit https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchtturm_Wittenbergen">Wikipedia: Leuchtturm Wittenbergen.

Details

NameWittenbergenUnterfeuer
City
CountryGermany
Coordinates53.5639761, 9.7515248
Tower height30meters(98feet)
Light characteristicIso(whitelight)
Light range14.3kilometers(8.9miles)