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Lighthouses have a special fascination for tourists.
There are two record-breaking buildings on the North Sea in Lower Saxony.
Wangerooge – Lower Saxony is one of the top travel destinations in Germany.
The state has a lot to offer,
tourism
is booming: with the North Sea beach and sea, the Wadden Sea, and many sights.
There is a highlight to marvel at on the island of Wangerooge: the
highest lighthouse in Germany
is located there .
And not only that. In Lower Saxony, where one of the lowest natural points in Germany is located, not only is the highest lighthouse in the entire Federal Republic, but also the highest on the German mainland.
67.20 meters high: the lighthouse in Lower Saxony holds a German record
The measure of all things is in the northwest of the East Frisian island of Wangerooge.
With its height of 67.20 meters, the New Wangerooge Lighthouse
tops
all other mostly red and white striped navigation signs on the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The sea fire, which glows red all around, is located at a height of 61.22 meters and is one of the highest beacons in Germany.
Surname |
New Wangerooge lighthouse |
Federal State |
Lower Saxony |
district |
Friesland |
Location |
Wangerooge Island |
Building height |
67.20 meters |
Fire height |
61.22 meters |
Building |
1966-1967 |
Installation |
November 7, 1969 |
The reinforced concrete tower was built between 1966 and 1967 and was put into operation on November 7, 1969.
It is based on 24 foundation piles and an underground base.
The diameter at the base is 6.8 meters.
Originally the facade consisted of white and red ceramic tiles.
In 1982 they gave way to aluminum cladding.
The new Wangerooge lighthouse is operated fully automatically
The New Wangerooge Lighthouse serves as a maritime, guiding and warning light for shipping.
The guiding light guides large ships into the entrance to the Jade fairway towards the Weser.
A side light acts as an orientation and warning light for ships.
The lighthouse, which is connected to the public power grid, is controlled and monitored fully automatically by the Wilhelmshaven Waterways and Shipping Office.
If the supply breaks down, a diesel generator in the basement supplies the electricity in an emergency.
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The old Wangerooge lighthouse is now used for tourist purposes.
© IMAGO/Martin Schroeder
Until operations began in 1969, the
old lighthouse
on Wangerooge, completed in 1856, served as a guide for ships.
But because the technology was outdated and the beacon was only 36 meters high, it was decided to build a new one.
Today the 39 meter high old lighthouse serves tourist purposes.
Campen lighthouse with a height of 65.30 meters is unrivaled on the German mainland
The New Lighthouse is not open to the public.
If you could climb up the tower, you would have to overcome 284 steps.
It is still worthwhile as an excursion destination due to its impressive height.
While Wangerooge has the highest lighthouse in all of Germany,
Lower Saxony
also has the second highest lighthouse and at the same time the highest lighthouse on the German mainland.
The Campen lighthouse
is located in the municipality of Krummhörn, northwest of Emden
.
The longest flea market in Germany takes place once a year, a good 75 kilometers away.
Surname |
Lighthouse camping |
Federal State |
Lower Saxony |
district |
Aurich |
Location |
Krummhörn camping |
Building height |
65.30 meters |
Fire height |
61.20 meters |
Building |
1889-1890 |
Installation |
October 1, 1891 |
As a free-standing steel truss tower, it differs significantly from the classic red and white striped lighthouses.
Its construction - a framework made of riveted iron parts with a triangular cross-section - is similar to that of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
There is a stairwell in the middle.
Germany's oldest still functioning diesel engine in the Campen lighthouse
The total height of the Campen lighthouse is 65.30 meters, the fire height is 61.20 meters.
This makes him just two meters shorter than the leader on
Wangerooge
.
There is still an original diesel engine from 1906 in the engine room - the oldest still functioning in Germany.
The Campen lighthouse is the highest lighthouse on the German mainland.
© IMAGO/imageBROKER/Daniel Schoenen
Today the Campen lighthouse serves as a daytime marker; at night its beacon guides ships past Borkum to the mouth of the Ems.
It was extensively renovated in 2020/2021.
Since then it has shone bright red again.
Anyone who climbs the 308 steps to the lower gallery between mid-March and early November will be rewarded with a wonderful view of the island of Borkum or Emden on clear days.
Lower Saxony is also home to Germany's most popular national park.
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