Name and Location

Leuchtturm Greifswalder Oie is a historic sea-marking lighthouse situated on the small Baltic Sea island of Greifswalder Oie. The island is located in Kröslin, Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The coordinates are 54°14′56″ N, 13°55′27″ E (54.2489794 N, 13.9240103 E), and the Plus Code is 6WXF+HJ Kröslin, Germany.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse is a historic structure classified as “historic” in maritime databases, although it continues to operate automatically. The exact construction material used is not publicly documented. The island itself is uninhabited and accessible only by private boat or chartered excursion (landing permits required), as the site lies within a protected bird reserve.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 49 meters above ground, with its focal plane also at 49 meters above mean sea level. It has been painted white, typical for Baltic-Sea beacons. The lighthouse is designated ���historic” in nautical databases, but not formally listed as protected monument.

4. Light and Navigation

The characteristic of the light is flashing white (Fl W) with a period of 3.8 seconds. The nominal range is 26 nautical miles, and it is referenced by the Admiralty list C 2662. The lighthouse serves as an active navigational aid for vessels transiting the approaches to Stralsund and the Szczecin Lagoon.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The island is part of a protected nature reserve and under the jurisdiction of the Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Geologie Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. There is no regular ferry service; landing requires prior permission from local authorities. There are no staffed facilities, visitor center or regular guided tours.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The island is low-lying, largely covered by grassland and driftwood beaches, and is an important breeding ground for seabirds. From the lighthouse platform (where accessible), one would command a 360° panorama of open Baltic waters, nearby shoal-flats and—on clear days—the coasts of Rügen and Darß.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are known about this lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The operation is fully automated, managed by the Wasser- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes (WSV). There are no known installations on-site beyond the light itself.

9. Further Information

For more information, see OpenStreetMap (way/251642378), Wikidata entry Q28376045, Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals, C 2662, WSV lighthouse listings, Staatliche Geoinformationsdienste MV.