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Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse

🇵🇱Żelazo, PLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse

Also known as: Heisternest

Built in 1872, the octagonal stone lighthouse at Jastarnia Bór measured 35 meters in height, featuring a lantern and gallery. Located on the Hel Peninsula about 6.5 kilometers east of Jastarnia, the structure served as a navigational aid. Its operational period concluded in 1936. In 1939, Polish forces destroyed the tower to deny its use as a daybeacon to German ships. Today, the site is an overgrown area with little remaining of the original construction.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's destruction by Polish forces in 1939 prevented its use by enemy ships, demonstrating its tactical importance during World War II.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Żelazo
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Region
Słupsk County
Sea Region
Hel Peninsula about 6.5 km east of Jastarnia
Latitude
54.6564°
Longitude
17.2101°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1872

Significant events: Polish forces blew up the tower in 1939 to prevent German ships from using it as a daybeacon

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ustka(13.1 km)
ARLHS No.
POL-085
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ustka at 13.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Leba (13.1 NM ENE), Czarna Dabrowka (21.9 NM SSE), Darlowo (31.9 NM WSW), Polanów (37.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jastarnia Bór 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 Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse?+
Jastarnia Bór 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 Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jastarnia Bór 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.