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Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇩🇰Læsø Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical granite lighthouse was built in 1880 and stands 18 meters tall. Its lantern room is 16 meters above sea level. The structure features a round tower attached to a one-story masonry keeper's house. It emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. The tower is painted red. The lighthouse is situated on Spirholm, a small, sandy island in the Kattegat sea region, approximately 6 km north of Vesterø Havn on Læsø.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the waters north of Læsø island, marking a significant point for maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1880

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saby(12.7 km)
Admiralty No.
C0044
NGA No.
1648
ARLHS No.
DEN-030

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
granite

Structure: round granite tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Læsø Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
North Denmark Region
Sea Region
Spirholm, a small, sandy island in the Kattegat about 6 km north of Vesterø Havn, Læsø
Latitude
57.3600°
Longitude
10.9231°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Læsø Area Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vesterø Havn, Læsø at 3.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include Østerby Havn (7.3 NM ESE), Sæby (12.7 NM W), Frederikshavn (13.2 NM WNW), STRANDBY (15.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Læsø Area Lighthouses 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 Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Læsø Area Lighthouses 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 Læsø Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Læsø Area Lighthouses 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.