Skodsbøl Forfyr Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Skodsbøl Forfyr Lighthouse
Built in 1896 by German authorities, the Skodsbøl Forfyr is an 8-meter-tall cylindrical tower constructed of cast iron. It features a lantern and gallery and is painted white with a single red horizontal band. The focal height of its light is 11 meters. This lighthouse is located in a farm field near Brovej, between Skodsbøl and Røndbjerg, and is visible from a nearby walking track. Its operational light emits one white flash every two seconds.
Why it matters: The Skodsbøl Forfyr is essential for guiding westbound ships navigating a northward turn around the Schausende peninsula. Its clear visual landmark aids navigators in this area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 2s
- Raw Code
- Oc W 2s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1896
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Grasten(1.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C1136
- NGA No.
- 2932
- ARLHS No.
- DEN-104
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with one red horizontal band
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Sønderborg Municipality
- Country
- 🇩🇰Denmark
- Region
- Region of Southern Denmark
- Sea Region
- The Skodsbøl Forfyr is strategically positioned in a farm field just off Brovej (highway 8), nestled between the towns of Skodsbøl and Røndbjerg. It serves as a crucial navigational aid, guiding westbound ships on their northward journey around the Schausende peninsula on the German side.
- Latitude
- 54.8935°
- Longitude
- 9.6406°
Nearby Vessels
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