Dunkirk lighthouse, Dunkirk

Name: Dunkirk lighthouse
Address: Dunkirk, France

#2 among attractions in Dunkirk

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Dunkirk Lighthouse is an automated first order port lighthouse, the highest of this type in France. It is sited near Dunkirk. Construction of the lighthouse was completed in 1843. ()

Local name: Phare de Dunkerque Coordinates: 51°2'56"N, 2°21'52"E

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Dunkirk France

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Dunkirk lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Éloi, Port Museum, Canal de Bergues, Beffroi de Dunkerque.

1.1 miSE
Church
Church of Saint-Éloi, Dunkirk
28 min walk • The Church of Saint-Éloi in Dunkirk, France, is an emblematic religious edifice that captures the historical and architectural essence of the region. Known for its distinctive blend of Gothic and Flemish styles, this church stands proudly in the heart of Dunkirk...
0.8 miSE
51°2'16"N • 2°22'18"E
Port Museum, Dunkirk
22 min walk • Children's museum, Museum, History museum
~670 ftNE
Canal
Canal de Bergues, Dunkirk
4 min walk • The Canal de Bergues is one of the oldest canals in Flanders, its course being shown on a map dating from the 9th century, connecting Bergues to the port of Dunkerque, in northern France.
0.9 miSE
Tower
Beffroi de Dunkerque, Dunkirk
25 min walk • The belfry of Dunkirk is a French monument of the 15th century classified as a historical monument since 1840. The belfry is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the title of Belfries of Belgium and France since 2005.
$frac du nord pas de calais dunkirk$ 0.6 miE
51°2'50"N • 2°22'39"E
FRAC du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Dunkirk
15 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum
LAAC Museum of Contemporary Art, Dunkirk
21 min walk • Museum of Contemporary Art in Dunkierka - a museum founded in 1982 on the initiative of the Dunkier Urbanist Gilbert Delaine.
0.9 miSE
Museum
La Duchesse Anne, Dunkirk
22 min walk • Duchesse Anne is the last remaining full-rigged ship under French flag. She was built in 1901 with a steel hull by the yard of Joh. C. Tecklenborg of Bremerhaven-Geestemünde according to plans drawn by Georg W. Claussen. The mainmast is 48 m tall and 25 sails were rigged.
1.2 miE
51°2'46"N • 2°23'27"E
Aquarium Municipal, Dunkirk
30 min walk • Aquarium, Museum, Park
1.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Marcel-Tribut, Dunkirk
37 min walk • The Stade Marcel-Tribut is a multi-purpose stadium in Dunkirk, France. It is the home ground of Ligue 2 club USL Dunkerque.
0.9 miSE
51°2'25"N • 2°22'43"E
Tour du Leughenaer, Dunkirk
22 min walk • Lighthouse
0.9 miSE
City hall
Hôtel de Ville de Dunkerque, Dunkirk
24 min walk • The city hall of Dunkerque is a hundred years old building. Damaged during the two world wars, it was restored each time. In 2005, the belfry of the city hall is admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage among the belfries of Belgium and France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dunkirk lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Canal de Bergues, Dunkirk (4 min walk), FRAC du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Dunkirk (15 min walk), LAAC Museum of Contemporary Art, Dunkirk (21 min walk), Port Museum, Dunkirk (22 min walk).

How to get to Dunkirk lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dunkirk lighthouse:

Bus

Bordées • Lines: C4 (15 min walk)
Phares et Balises • Lines: C4 (16 min walk)