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Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇩🇰Copenhagen, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse

This 3-meter red tower guides vessels at the entrance to Tuborg harbor, north of Copenhagen. Its unique design takes the form of a bottle of Tuborg Red Pilsner beer. The light emits a red flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. Standing 5 meters above sea level, it marks the end of the detached south mole. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Copenhagen, 1.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The light's highly unusual design, shaped like a Tuborg Red Pilsner beer bottle, makes it a distinctive local landmark and a point of interest, celebrating a unique aspect of Danish industrial heritage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Copenhagen
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Capital Region of Denmark
Sea Region
Located on the detached south mole at Tuborg harbor, on the north side of København.
Latitude
55.7210°
Longitude
12.6642°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kobenhavn(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C1950.4.
NGA No.
4760
ARLHS No.
DEN-130

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3m
Tower Color
red

Structure: A 3m tower in the form of a bottle of Tuborg Red Pilsner beer.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Tuborg Havn South Mole displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is København at 2.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Nordhavn (2.5 NM WSW), Tuborg (2.7 NM W), SUNDBY (3.5 NM SSW), Skovshoved (3.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tuborg Havn South Mole 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 Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse?+
Tuborg Havn South Mole 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 Tuborg Havn South Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tuborg Havn South Mole 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.