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Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse

F Red🇩🇰Horsens, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse

The Haldrup Bagfyr, built in 1902, is a 10-meter tall wooden structure with a focal height of 18 meters. It is a cylindrical, three-story tower painted white. The light is displayed through a square window on the uppermost floor. Located in a farm field approximately 700 meters southeast of Haldrup and 600 meters northwest of the front range light, it marks the north side of the fjord. This active aid to navigation emits a single red flash on a 6-second cycle, visible for 12.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This rear range light, alongside its front counterpart, defines a safe channel for vessels approaching Horsens, located 3.5 kilometers away.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1902

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical 3-story wood tower; the light is shown through a square window on the top floor

Location

City
Horsens
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Located in a farm field about 700 m southeast of Haldrup, on the north side of the fjord, 600 m northwest of the front light.
Latitude
55.8851°
Longitude
9.9688°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Horsens(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C0866.1
ARLHS No.
DEN-095
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse at night?+
Haldrup Bagfyr displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Horsens at 3.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Hou Havn (9.8 NM E), Hov (9.9 NM E), Juelsminde (10.3 NM S), Rude (11.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haldrup Bagfyr 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 Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
Haldrup Bagfyr 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 Haldrup Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haldrup Bagfyr 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.