Kegnæs Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kegnæs Lighthouse
Also known as: Kegnæs {Kegnäs}, Kegnäs
This cylindrical masonry lighthouse was constructed in 1896 on the Kegnæs peninsula, marking the Baltic Sea entrance to Flensburg Fjord. The tower stands 18 meters tall, with its light reaching a focal height of 32 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. It features a round masonry structure topped with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is located near the village of Sydals on the island of Als. It remains operational, serving as a navigational aid in this coastal area.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for maritime traffic, precisely marking the Kegnæs peninsula and guiding vessels into Flensburg Fjord since its construction in 1896.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 32m
- Geographic Range
- 15.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1896
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sydals(4.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C1104
- ARLHS No.
- DEN-019
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- for the first time
- Material
- masonry
Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Sønderborg Municipality
- Country
- 🇩🇰Denmark
- Region
- Region of Southern Denmark
- Sea Region
- Kegnæs peninsula, Southern Denmark, on the Baltic Sea, marking the entrance to Flensburg Fjord
- Latitude
- 54.8531°
- Longitude
- 9.9875°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Kegnæs على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Denmark، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.