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World Lights - Poland Lighthouse

Oc White 10s🇵🇱Kołobrzeg, PLOperational

Location & Light Range

About World Lights - Poland Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, built in 1826, stands 18 meters tall on a headland on Wolin Island's north shore. It is located within the seaside forest of Woliński National Park, near the Odra delta and Wisełka. The structure is dark brown stone with a red band just below the gallery. Originally a watchtower and then a signal station, it was converted into a lighthouse in 1962. Its focal height reaches 91 meters, and it emits an occluded white light every 10 seconds, visible for nearly 24 nautical miles.

Why it matters: As the highest light on Poland's low coastline, this lighthouse serves as a significant aid for vessels navigating the Baltic Sea and approaching the Odra delta. Its repurposing from earlier functions demonstrates its long-standing strategic value for maritime communication and safety.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc W 10s
Focal Height
91m
Geographic Range
23.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1826
First Lit
1962

Significant events: Used as a watchtower, then a signal station; converted to a lighthouse in 1962.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kolobrzeg(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C2892
NGA No.
6496
ARLHS No.
POL-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
dark brown stone except for a red band painted just under the gallery
Material
stone

Structure: round rubblestone tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Kołobrzeg
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Region
West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Sea Region
Located on a headland on the north shore of the island of Wolin, in the Odra delta near Wisełka, within the seaside forest of Woliński National Park, marking Poland's coastline.
Latitude
54.1865°
Longitude
15.5541°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify World Lights - Poland Lighthouse at night?+
World Lights - Poland displays the characteristic Oc White 10s. 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 World Lights - Poland Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
World Lights - Poland Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kolobrzeg at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Ustronie Morskie (7.1 NM ENE), Mrzezyno (9.2 NM WSW), Mierzyn (12.3 NM ESE), Niechorze (17.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is World Lights - Poland Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, World Lights - Poland 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 World Lights - Poland Lighthouse?+
World Lights - Poland 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 World Lights - Poland Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near World Lights - Poland 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.