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Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Iso White 8s🇩🇪Kollmar, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical tower stands 40 meters tall on the north bank of the Elbe River near Kollmar. Built and first lit in 1986, it features a white horizontal band and a lantern with a gallery. The lighthouse emits an isophase white light on an 8-second cycle, visible for 17.1 nautical miles. It operates as the upper light in a range system, positioned 1330 meters north of its front light. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: As the upper light in a range system, the Kollmar Oberfeuer provides mariners with a critical visual cue for maintaining the correct course within the Elbe River's designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White 8s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Iso W 8s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted red with a white horizontal band

Location

City
Kollmar
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Schleswig-Holstein
Sea Region
north bank of the Elbe River at Kollmar, 1330 m north of the front light
Latitude
53.7268°
Longitude
9.4840°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gluckstadt(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
B1501.1.
ARLHS No.
FED-184
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Steinburg District Lighthouses displays the characteristic Iso White 8s. 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 Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Barnkrug at 2.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Abbenfleth (3.6 NM S), Krautsand (3.8 NM WNW), Drochtersen (3.9 NM WSW), Bützfleth (4.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Steinburg District 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.
How can I track vessels near Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Steinburg District 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.