Blåvandshuk Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Blåvandshuk Lighthouse
Also known as: Blåvandshuk (Blåvand)
Blåvandshuk lighthouse, a square concrete tower with gray trim, was built in 1900. Standing 39 meters tall, it emits a white light with a characteristic of one flash every 20 seconds. The structure incorporates the original 2nd order Fresnel lens within its lantern and gallery. This light's focal height reaches 55 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 19.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is accessible to the public and is located in Varde Municipality on Denmark's westernmost point, with Nordby Havn, Fano, being its nearest port.
Why it matters: Blåvandshuk lighthouse is important for maritime traffic navigating the North Sea along Denmark's western coast, marking the nation's westernmost geographical point. Its continued operation with an original 2nd order Fresnel lens highlights its historical significance in optical technology.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 55m
- Geographic Range
- 19.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1900
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 39m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white with gray trim
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square concrete tower with lantern and gallery; original 2nd order Fresnel lens
Location
- City
- Varde Municipality
- Country
- 🇩🇰Denmark
- Region
- Region of Southern Denmark
- Latitude
- 55.5578°
- Longitude
- 8.0833°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nordby Havn, Fano(12.9 km)
- ARLHS No.
- DEN-002
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