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Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse

🇩🇪Bremerhaven, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse

Also known as: Großer Vogelsand (upper section relocated to Bremerhaven)

This 16-sided steel tower, constructed in 1975, measures 15 meters in height with its light positioned 39 meters above sea level. Its light provides a geographic range of 16.9 nautical miles. The structure, painted red with a white horizontal band, includes a helipad. In December 2008, its upper section was detached. By 2010, the tower had been moved to Bremerhaven and integrated into the Havenhostel Nordwest.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's adaptation as part of a hostel in Bremerhaven demonstrates a novel method for safeguarding maritime industrial history, enabling public interaction with its past.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1975

Significant events: Top removed in December 2008, relocated to Bremerhaven in 2010, moved to Havenhostel Nordwest in June 2010, renovated as part of the hostel

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bremerhaven(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
B1340.
NGA No.
B1340
ARLHS No.
FED-119
Wikidata
Q1740187 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
16-sided
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: 16-sided steel tower topped by a helipad

Location

City
Bremerhaven
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Bremen
Sea Region
North Sea off the entrance to the Elbe
Latitude
53.5597°
Longitude
8.5677°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bremerhaven at 0.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Blexen (2 NM SW), Bramel (4.8 NM E), Nordenham (5.1 NM SSW), Norden (5.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Großer Vogelsand 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 Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse?+
Großer Vogelsand 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 Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Großer Vogelsand 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.