Oland lighthouse (Germany)

The lighthouse Oland is a sea mark on the holm Oland in the North Frisian Wadden Sea. With a ridge height of 7.45 meters, the building is the smallest lighthouse in Germany. He has been in operation since the year 1929.

Data

  • Location: 54 ° 40 ' 29 " N, 008 ° 41' 13" E
  • Elevation above MHW: 7 m
  • Tower Height above ground: 7,45 m
  • Scope: 13/10 / 9 SM
  • Optics: Cylindrical lens
  • Year built: 1929
  • ID: F. w. r. gn.
  • Function: Quermarkenfeuer
  • International Order number: B 1714

Description

The lighthouse Oland is a brick building with a rectangular plan. It stands on the Olandwarft, the single mound of holm. In seven meters above the high tide level of the middle tower has a beacon with belt lens, which serves as a cross light for Föhrer Ley and Dagebüller fairway. The lighthouse is the only lighthouse Oland in Germany, which has a thatched roof.

Halligen Ridge (roof) Thatching
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