Vuurduin Lighthouse

The Vuurduin lighthouse is situated on the Dutch island of Vlieland, at an address of Vuurboetsduin 3. The location can be accessed by car or public transportation.

History

• The Vuurduin lighthouse was constructed in 1909, as part of a series of leading lights in IJmuiden designed by Quirinus Harder.
• Initially, the tower stood on top of one of the highest sand dunes (at 45 metres) in the Netherlands, known as Vuurboetsduin.

Architecture

The lighthouse is built using traditional construction materials and features a distinctive design. The architect responsible for its creation was Quirinus Harder.

Light Characteristics

• The Vuurduin lighthouse emits two white lights with a range of 20 nautical miles each, visible from the sea.
• The light characteristics are as follows: Iso (first order), sector start at 313°, sector end at 43°, and visibility is unintensified.

Current Status

While a lighthouse keeper still attends to the Vuurduin, it has been fully automated since its construction. The cupola was renovated in 1986.

Heritage Status

The Vuurduin lighthouse holds a heritage designation of 2, indicating its historical significance and importance as a landmark.

Notable Historical Events

There is no information available on notable historical events associated with the Vuurduin lighthouse.