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Nienhagen Lighthouse

Fl (5) Yellow 20s🇩🇪Küstengewässer einschließlich Anteil am Festlandsockel, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nienhagen Lighthouse

A 9m yellow scientific station, erected in 2010 near Nienhagen, Germany, is situated on a platform supported by three piles. Located 1.1 km from the coastline in the Baltic Sea, this station projects a yellow flash every 20 seconds (Fl Y 20s), observable up to 10 nautical miles. It serves to observe an artificial reef constructed to boost local fisheries. Visitors can access the site, but the station structure is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This station provides data for managing the artificial reef's ecological effects, thereby assisting local fishing activities and marine protection initiatives in the Baltic Sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (5) Yellow 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Yellow
Flash Count
5 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl Y 20s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

Significant events: Light established 2010

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Color
yellow

Structure: A 9m yellow scientific station mounted on a platform supported by three piles.

Location

City
Küstengewässer einschließlich Anteil am Festlandsockel
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Situated 1100 meters off the beach of Nienhagen, a resort town west of Warnemünde, in the Baltic Sea, primarily monitoring an artificial reef.
Latitude
54.1748°
Longitude
11.9435°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Warnemunde(5.7 km)
Admiralty No.
C1403.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nienhagen Lighthouse at night?+
Nienhagen displays the characteristic Fl (5) Yellow 20s — 5 yellow flashes every 20 seconds. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Nienhagen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nienhagen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Warnemünde at 4.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Parkentin (5.7 NM SSE), Rostock (6.5 NM ESE), Ostseebad Kuhlungsborn (7 NM WSW), Graal-Müritz (11.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nienhagen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nienhagen 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 Nienhagen Lighthouse?+
Nienhagen 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 Nienhagen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nienhagen 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.