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Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇩🇪Gelting, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical lighthouse on Flensburg Fjord stands 26 meters tall, with its light at a focal height of 32 meters. Constructed from steel and concrete, the round tower features a large lantern room and gallery. It offers a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Gelting, with its nearest port just 0.3 kilometers away. It is an active aid to navigation.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for navigating the Flensburg Fjord, a critical maritime corridor for both German and Danish shipping, as well as local ferry services and recreational boating. It ensures safe passage through the fjord's potentially complex channels, preventing groundings and collisions in a waterway that serves as a natural border and a gateway to inland ports.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Location

City
Gelting
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Schleswig-Holstein
Sea Region
Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord)
Latitude
54.7584°
Longitude
9.8728°

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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete, steel

Structure: round cylindrical steel and concrete tower with a large round lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gelting(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C1134
NGA No.
2928
ARLHS No.
FED-111
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gelting at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Kappeln (6.3 NM SSE), ARNIS (8 NM SSE), Olpenitz (8.1 NM SE), Langballig (8.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses 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 Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses 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 Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses 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.