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Glyngøre Lighthouse

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

The Glyngøre Lighthouse, built in 1911, is a 10-meter cylindrical cast iron tower painted with red and white horizontal bands. It stands at a marina on a promontory's tip, east of the fjord and north of Sallingssund. This lighthouse emits an occulting white, red, and green light with a 5-second cycle, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. It shares a design with the Grisetåodde lighthouse. The site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed. It is located 0.1 km from the nearest port, Glyngore.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding maritime traffic within the fjord, especially for vessels approaching the marina or navigating north of Sallingssund. Its directional light helps mariners avoid hazards and maintain safe passage.

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM
Year Built
1911
Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands; a sibling of the Grisetåodde lighthouse

City
Skive Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Located at a marina on the tip of a promontory on the east side of the fjord north of Sallingssund.
Latitude
56.7640°
Longitude
8.8626°
Nearest Port
Glyngore(0.1 km)
ARLHS No.
DEN-077
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How do mariners identify Glyngøre Lighthouse at night?+
Glyngøre 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 Glyngøre Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Glyngøre Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Glyngøre at 0.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Nykøbing Mors (1.8 NM N), THISSINGHUSE HAVN (8.2 NM WSW), Sundby/Mors (10.3 NM NW), Sundsøre (10.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Glyngøre Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Glyngøre 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.
How can I track vessels near Glyngøre Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Glyngøre 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.