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Borgsted Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 5s🇩🇰Vordingborg Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Borgsted Lighthouse

The Borgsted lighthouse, constructed in 1898, is a 4-meter-high square building made of wood. It is painted white with a single red horizontal stripe. The illumination emanates from a rectangular window. Its light sequence is Oc WRG 5s, with the focal height positioned at 3.5 meters. The light covers a distance of 7.6 nautical miles. Visitors may access the site, but the tower is not open for entry.

Why it matters: This marker aids navigation in the Grønsund, assisting vessels transiting the channel between Møn and Falster.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 5s
Focal Height
3.5m
Geographic Range
7.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1898

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
wood

Structure: square wood building; the light is displayed through a rectangular window

Location

City
Vordingborg Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region Zealand
Sea Region
directional light for vessels westbound in the Grønsund between Møn and Falster. Located just off the Grønsundvej at the southwestern corner of Møn.
Latitude
54.9027°
Longitude
12.1078°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stubbekobing(2.2 km)
ARLHS No.
DEN-142
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Borgsted Lighthouse at night?+
Borgsted displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Borgsted Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Borgsted Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bogo By at 2.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Stubbekøbing (2.3 NM WSW), KALVEHAVE HAVN (5.8 NM NNE), Stensved (6.4 NM NNW), Stege (7.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Borgsted Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Borgsted 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 Borgsted Lighthouse?+
Borgsted 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 Borgsted Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Borgsted Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.