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Elsehoved Lighthouse

LFl White/Red/Green 5s🇩🇰Svendborg Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Elsehoved Lighthouse

The Elsehoved Lighthouse, established in 1894, features a cylindrical cast iron tower reaching 8 meters in height. This structure is distinguished by red and white horizontal bands. A lantern and gallery are positioned atop the tower, which has a focal height of 10 meters. The lighthouse, first illuminated in 1894, is situated on the western side of Svendborg Sund, roughly 2.3 kilometers south of Lundeborg. Its light sequence consists of a single white, red, or green flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid, marking a point extending into Svendborg Sund, assisting ships traveling between Funen and Langeland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
LFl WGR 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lundeborg(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C1590
NGA No.
3836
ARLHS No.
DEN-006
Wikidata
Q23748963 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Svendborg Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region of Southern Denmark
Sea Region
Marks a prominent point projecting into the west side of the Svendborg Sund opposite Lohals, Langeland, located off the Elsehovedvej about 3 km south of Lundeborg.
Latitude
55.1015°
Longitude
10.7749°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Elsehoved Lighthouse at night?+
Elsehoved displays the characteristic LFl 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 Elsehoved Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Elsehoved Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lundeborg at 2.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Lohals (4.7 NM ENE), Troense (5.9 NM SW), Svendborg (6 NM WSW), Rudkøbing (10 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Elsehoved Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Elsehoved 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 Elsehoved Lighthouse?+
Elsehoved 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 Elsehoved Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Elsehoved 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.