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Århus Østmole Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇩🇰Aarhus, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Århus Østmole Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built of stone in 1935, is a cylindrical tower standing 8 meters tall. It is painted white with a single red horizontal band and features a lantern and gallery atop a round stone pier. The focal height of the light is 16 meters. Situated off the end of the east mole, it marks the entrance to the traditional inner harbor of Aarhus. The light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels around the eastern mole and into the protected waters of Aarhus's inner harbor, preventing collisions with the mole and ensuring safe entry into one of Denmark's busiest ports.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1935

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arhus(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C0792
NGA No.
2280

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a single red horizontal band
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a single red horizontal band, mounted atop a round stone pier

Location

City
Aarhus
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
off the end of the east mole enclosing the traditional inner harbor of Århus
Latitude
56.1618°
Longitude
10.2290°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Århus Østmole Lighthouse at night?+
Århus Østmole displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Århus Østmole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Århus Østmole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aarhus at 0.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Studstrupværkets Havn (6.6 NM NE), KNEBELBRO JOLLE (8.5 NM ENE), Rude (9.7 NM S), Ebeltoft (14.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Århus Østmole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Århus Østmole 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 Østmole Lighthouse?+
Århus Østmole 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 Østmole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Århus Østmole 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.