Name and Location

The Nieuwe Sluis Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Breskens, Netherlands, standing tall on Panoramaweg 1.

Construction and History

Built in 1867 to the design of O. Harder and constructed by Enthoven's foundry, this 17.50-meter-high lighthouse has been guiding vessels through the waters of the North Sea since 1912. Its heritage status is recognized by the Dutch government and the Royal Commission for Monuments and Sites.

Architecture and Materials

The Nieuwe Sluis Lighthouse features an octagonal, conical structure with a height of 17.50 meters. Its distinctive exterior is painted in horizontal stripes of white and black, a striking feature that has become synonymous with Dutch lighthouses.

Light and Navigation

Originally built to serve as a high-intensity light source (hoge licht) for navigation purposes, the Nieuwe Sluis Lighthouse has been guiding vessels through the waters of the North Sea since 1912.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can explore the Nieuwe Sluis Lighthouse from July to September on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 13:00 and 17:00. From April to June, October, and November, it is open on Saturdays and Sundays during the same hours. A small fee applies for visitors.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

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Further Information

For more information on the Nieuwe Sluis Lighthouse, please refer to its dedicated Wikipedia page in the Dutch language: nl:Nieuwe Sluis (Breskens).