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Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse

F Green 4s🇩🇰Horsens, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse

This square, wooden structure, built in 1902, serves as the rear range light for a navigational system near Horsens, Denmark. Standing 5 meters tall with a focal height of 10 meters, it emits a single green flash. The light is displayed through a window in the building, a distinctive feature of its design. Located beside the Nørremarksvej and 410 meters southwest of the front light, it provides a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The structure was repainted and restored in 2018. While the tower is closed to the public, the site is accessible.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, Sejet Bagfyr provides precise directional guidance for vessels navigating specific channels or approaches in Danish waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1902

Significant events: Repainted and restored in 2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square wood building; the light is shown through a window

Location

City
Horsens
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Located beside the Nørremarksvej, 410 m southwest of the front light, serving as a rear range light in Denmark.
Latitude
55.8304°
Longitude
9.9461°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Horsens(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
C0870.1
NGA No.
2396
ARLHS No.
DEN-169
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse at night?+
Sejet Bagfyr displays the characteristic F Green 4s. 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 Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Horsens at 3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Juelsminde (7.3 NM SSE), Hou Havn (11.5 NM ENE), Hov (11.6 NM ENE), Endelave (11.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sejet Bagfyr 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 Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
Sejet Bagfyr 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 Sejet Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sejet Bagfyr 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.