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Albuen Lighthouse

White🇩🇰Lolland Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Albuen Lighthouse

The Albuen Lighthouse is a 13-meter-tall, round cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, built in 1958. The lighthouse station originated in 1779, with range lights added in 1884. A prior concrete tower, erected in 1896, was lost to the sea as the sandspit shifted. The current lighthouse has been inactive since 2014. The location is accessible to visitors, but the tower itself is not open.

Why it matters: The Albuen structure served as a navigation aid at the southeastern entrance to the Storebælt, assisting ships navigating an area prone to sandspit movement.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1958

Significant events: Station established 1779, Range lights installed 1884, Previous concrete tower built 1896, Previous lighthouse submerged due to spit migration, Inactive since 2014

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Lolland Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region Zealand
Sea Region
extreme western tip of Lolland, marking the southeastern entrance to the Storebælt
Latitude
54.8357°
Longitude
10.9628°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tars(3.3 km)
ARLHS No.
DEN-133
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Albuen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Albuen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tårs at 3.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Nakskov (5.6 NM E), Spodsbjerg Havn (7.4 NM NW), Dannemare (9.7 NM ESE), Rudkøbing (10.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Albuen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Albuen Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Albuen Lighthouse?+
Albuen Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Albuen Lighthouse?+
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