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Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse

🇩🇰Assens Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse

Tvingsberg Bagfyr is a square tapered wood tower built in 1900, standing 10 meters tall. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands. The structure is located in a forest near Sandager, 2.2 kilometers northeast of its front light, guiding northbound vessels. Although it has been inactive since 2016, recent photographs show it repainted and in good condition. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was built to establish a guiding range for northbound vessels navigating the local shipping lanes.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
wood

Structure: square tapered wood tower

Location

City
Assens Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region of Southern Denmark
Sea Region
Located in a forest just off the Baunevej at Sandager, 2.2 km (1.4 mi) northeast of the front light. The range guided northbound vessels.
Latitude
55.3253°
Longitude
9.9153°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Assens(3.4 km)
ARLHS No.
DEN-049

Construction & History

Year Built
1900

Significant events: Inactive since 2016, repainted and in good condition in a 2020 photo by Andreas Köhler

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Assens at 3.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Søllested (4.8 NM ESE), Åro (6.7 NM WSW), Årosund (8.2 NM WSW), Hejls (11.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tvingsberg 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 Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
Tvingsberg 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 Tvingsberg Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tvingsberg 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.