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Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse

🇩🇪Büsum, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse

Also known as: Südmole, lantern

This lantern structure, built in 1929, marks the entrance to Büsum harbor on Germany's North Sea coast. It stands on the Ostmole, or East Mole, and is painted white with a green band encircling the window. The lighthouse formerly guided vessels, including fishing boats and pleasure craft, into the busy port. Visitors can access the site to view the structure, though the tower itself is closed to the public. Its presence continues to overlook the harbor entrance.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for directing fishing trawlers and tourist vessels into Büsum harbor, a significant port on Germany's North Sea coast. It marked the entrance channel, safeguarding ships from the shallow waters and dynamic sandbanks prevalent in the Wadden Sea.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
white with a green band around the window

Structure: A lantern, painted white with a green band around the window.

Location

City
Büsum
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Schleswig-Holstein
Sea Region
North Sea coast of Germany, marking the entrance to Büsum harbor on the Ostmole (East Mole).
Latitude
54.1269°
Longitude
8.8593°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Buesum(0.4 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1929

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Büsum at 0.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Meldorf (4 NM ESE), FRIEDRICHSKOOG (7.3 NM S), Schülper Neuensiel (8.8 NM NNE), Tönning (11.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Büsum Ostmole 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 Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse?+
Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Büsum Ostmole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Büsum Ostmole 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.