Bremerhaven lighthouse, Bremerhaven

Name: Bremerhaven lighthouse
Address: Bremerhaven, Germany

#11 among attractions in Bremerhaven

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture

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The Bremerhaven Lighthouse, also known as the Simon Loschen Tower or Loschen Lighthouse, is the rear light of a pair of leading lights at the New Harbour of Bremerhaven, Germany. It is the oldest operative lighthouse on the mainland along Germany's North Sea shore and is counted among the city's landmarks. ()

Local name: Leuchtturm Bremerhaven Coordinates: 53°32'47"N, 8°34'12"E

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Mitte (Mitte-Süd)Bremerhaven Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Zoo am Meer, German Maritime Museum, Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Mediterraneo.

~550 ftS
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven
3 min walk • Nestled along the scenic northern coast of Germany, the Zoo am Meer stands as a unique attraction in the seaport city of Bremerhaven. Unlike typical zoological parks, this compact and well-designed zoo specializes in marine and polar wildlife, offering visitors an...
0.5 miSE
Shipping museum including outdoor area
German Maritime Museum, Bremerhaven
14 min walk • The German Maritime Museum, located in the coastal city of Bremerhaven, Germany, is a beacon for nautical enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum offers a deep dive into Germany's rich maritime history, showcasing exhibits that span from ancient times to the...
~1030 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Bremerhaven
5 min walk • The German Emigration Center is a museum located in Bremerhaven, Germany dedicated to the history of German emigration, especially to the United States. It is Europe's largest theme museum about emigration. Visitors can experience the emigration process through interactive exhibits.
~1890 ftSE
53°32'32"N • 8°34'31"E
Mediterraneo, Bremerhaven
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Stadttheater Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven
16 min walk • The Stadttheater Bremerhaven is a theatre in Bremerhaven, Germany. Founded in 1867, it serves three genres: opera and other musical theatre, spoken plays, and dance.
0.7 miSE
Tower
Radarturm, Bremerhaven
18 min walk • The Bremerhaven Radar Tower is a 106-metre reinforced concrete tower located in Bremerhaven, Germany. The radar tower, which was constructed between 1962 and 1965, accommodates numerous transmitting plants for maritime radio purposes, in addition to its radar equipment.
0.5 miSE
53°32'30"N • 8°34'44"E
Columbus Shopping Center, Bremerhaven
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1470 ftSE
53°32'36"N • 8°34'28"E
Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost, Bremerhaven
8 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
0.5 miSE
Museum in a restored WWII German U-boat
U-Boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven
12 min walk • Wilhelm Bauer is a Type XXI U-boat of Nazi Germany's navy, completed shortly before the end of World War II. It was scuttled at the end of the war, having never gone on patrol. In 1957, it was raised from the seabed off Flensburg Firth, refurbished, and recommissioned for use by the West-German Bundesmarine in 1960.
0.6 miSE
Museum
Kunstmuseum, Bremerhaven
16 min walk • The Bremerhaven Art Museum associated with the Kunsthalle Bremerhaven of the Bremerhaven Art Association in the seaside city of Bremerhaven is an art museum in the district of Bremerhaven-Mitte at Karlsburg 1 near Theodor-Heuss-Platz.
0.8 miSE
53°32'20"N • 8°35'9"E
Historisches Museum Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven
21 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bremerhaven lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven (3 min walk), Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Bremerhaven (5 min walk), Havenwelten, Bremerhaven (8 min walk), Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost, Bremerhaven (8 min walk).

How to get to Bremerhaven lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bremerhaven lighthouse:

Bus

Querstr./STÄWOG • Lines: Hl (6 min walk)
Lloydstr./VHS • Lines: 502, 504, 505, 508, 509, 576, Ml, Nl (6 min walk)

Ferry

Seebäderkaje • Lines: Nordenham - Bremerhaven (6 min walk)
Weserfähre • Lines: Weserfähre (21 min walk)