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Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse

Iso Green 2s🇩🇰Aarhus, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse

Also known as: Århus Havn Forfyr (Range Front)

This skeletal steel mast stands 37 meters above the water, guiding vessels into the Århus waterfront. The structure is a triangular mast positioned atop a waterfront apartment building at the foot of Thit Jensens Gade. Its green light flashes once every 2 seconds, visible for 16.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the mast itself is closed. It is located 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port, Arhus.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for maritime safety, serving as a critical component of the approach range system for Århus, a major Danish port. Its unique placement atop an apartment building highlights an innovative integration of navigational aids within a dense urban environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso G 2s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Location

City
Aarhus
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Approach range for Århus, located at the foot of Thit Jensens Gade on the Århus waterfront.
Latitude
56.1640°
Longitude
10.2286°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arhus(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C0802.05
NGA No.
2275

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A triangular skeletal mast atop a waterfront apartment building.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse at night?+
Århus Havn Forfyr displays the characteristic Iso Green 2s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aarhus at 0.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Studstrupværkets Havn (6.5 NM NE), KNEBELBRO JOLLE (8.5 NM ENE), Rude (9.8 NM S), Ebeltoft (14.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Århus Havn 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 Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse?+
Århus Havn 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 Århus Havn Forfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Århus Havn 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.