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Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse

This semicircular building, standing 4 meters tall, was established in 1849 to guide vessels into the Limfjord. Its white exterior features a single red horizontal band, providing a distinct visual marker. The light is emitted from a rectangular window, showing white, red, or green signals on a 5-second cycle. This station is located on the west breakwater at Hals, marking the northern side of the Limfjord entrance. Its geographic range extends to 7.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: Hals Øst Forfyr is critical for safe passage into and out of the Limfjord, guiding ships navigating the northern approach to the entrance. Its directional light, changing color by position, offers precise warnings about the breakwater and channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 5s
Focal Height
4m
Geographic Range
7.9NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1849

Significant events: station established 1849

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hals(0.2 km)
ARLHS No.
DEN-193

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
semicircular
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band

Structure: semicircular building; the light is shown through a rectangular window

Location

City
Aalborg Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
North Denmark Region
Sea Region
West breakwater at Hals, on the north side of the Limfjord entrance.
Latitude
56.9904°
Longitude
10.3057°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse at night?+
Hals Øst Forfyr 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 Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hals at 0.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Egense (0.5 NM S), Asaa (10.2 NM NNE), Aalborg (11.5 NM WNW), Aalborg Portland Cementfabrikk (12 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hals Øst Forfyr 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 Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse?+
Hals Øst Forfyr 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 Hals Øst Forfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hals Øst Forfyr 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.