Name and Location

The Egmond aan Zee Lighthouse is located on the coast of Egmond aan Zee in the province of North Holland, Netherlands.

Construction and History

The current structure dates back to 1834, when it replaced an earlier lighthouse built in 1825. The original lighthouse was damaged by strong winds and eventually demolished. The new lighthouse was designed to be more robust and withstand harsh weather conditions.

Architecture and Materials

The tower stands at a height of 28 meters above sea level and features a white tower with red vertical stripes, making it easily visible to approaching vessels.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits two beams of light: one white beam with an intensity of 18 nautical miles and a sector range from 10° to 175°, and another red beam with an intensity of 14 nautical miles and a sector range from 175° to 188°. The light is exhibited every 10 seconds, providing a steady guidance for mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Egmond aan Zee Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The source of this information is the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management's GeoServer service, dated August 28, 2020.