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Hirtshals Lighthouse

F White 30s🇩🇰Hjørring Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hirtshals Lighthouse

Built in 1863, Hirtshals Lighthouse is a cylindrical brick tower standing 35 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 57 meters, and it emits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 30 seconds. The structure is attached by covered passageways to two keeper's houses. Located about 1.2 kilometers southwest of the Hirtshals harbor, the lighthouse is situated near the Kystvej. It was restored during the summer of 2005 and is open to the public. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 19.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding ferries crossing the Skagerrak to Norway, the Faroes, and Iceland. Its distinct architecture, featuring a tile-covered brick tower and attached keeper's houses, offers insight into 19th-century lighthouse design.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 30s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
30s
Raw Code
F.Fl W 30s
Focal Height
57m
Geographic Range
19.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1863

Significant events: restored during the summer of 2005

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: round tile-covered brick tower, attached by covered passageways to two 1-1/2 story brick keeper's houses

Location

City
Hjørring Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
North Denmark Region
Sea Region
Hirtshals, at the northern end of Jylland, is the southern terminal for ferries crossing the Skagerrak to Oslo, Kristiansand, and Larvik, Norway, and also to the Faroes and Iceland. Located just off the Kystvej in Hirtshals, about 1 km southwest of the harbor.
Latitude
57.5848°
Longitude
9.9419°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hirtshals(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B2106
NGA No.
11008
ARLHS No.
DEN-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hirtshals Lighthouse at night?+
Hirtshals displays the characteristic F White 30s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hirtshals Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hirtshals Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hirtshals at 1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include STRANDBY (19 NM ESE), Frederikshavn (21.3 NM ESE), Skagen (22.4 NM ENE), Sæby (24.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hirtshals Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hirtshals 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 Hirtshals Lighthouse?+
Hirtshals 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 Hirtshals Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hirtshals 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.