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Toftum Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇩🇰Struer Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toftum Lighthouse

This square wooden lighthouse was built in 1904 to guide ships through the west basin of the Limfjord. Standing 4 meters tall, its white tower features a single red horizontal band. The light emits white, red, and green signals, changing color based on approach direction, through a square window. The lighthouse is located on a golf course near Toftum Bjerge, about 2 kilometers southwest of the Oddesund bridge. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides essential directional guidance for vessels navigating the Limfjord's west basin.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 4s

Construction & History

Year Built
1904

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
wood

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

Location

City
Struer Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
eastern end of the west basin of the Limfjord, guiding ships down the length of the basin. Located on a golf course near the town of Toftum Bjerge, about 2 km (1.2 mi) southwest of the Oddesund bridge.
Latitude
56.5532°
Longitude
8.5472°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Veno Havn(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B1946.
ARLHS No.
DEN-076
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toftum Lighthouse at night?+
Toftum displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Toftum Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toftum Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kleppen at 1.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Venø Havn (2.3 NM E), Holstebro (3.4 NM SSE), Struer (3.9 NM SSE), Lemvig (8.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toftum Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toftum 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 Toftum Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toftum 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.