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Leuchtturm Westermarkelsdorf, Fehmarn

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The Westermarkelsdorf lighthouse, sometimes called the Hakenorth lighthouse, is a listed lighthouse on the island of Fehmarn in the district of Ostholstein in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It stands at the northwest corner of the island and as an orientation and warning beacon shows the way into the Fehmarn Belt. The old lighthouse was replaced by a new one on July 7, 2021. The old tower is still there, but now without function.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°31'38"N, 11°3'29"E
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Leuchtturm Westermarkelsdorf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windmühle in Lemkenhafen, Wallnau Waterbird Reserve, Niobe-Denkmal, Salzinsel Fehmarn.

  • windmuhle in lemkenhafen fehmarn5.6 miS
    Museum

    Windmühle in Lemkenhafen, Fehmarn

    142 min walk • The Lemkenhafen Mill Museum is located in the old sailing windmill "Jachen Flünk" in Lemkenhafen on the island of Fehmarn in the Ostholstein district of Schleswig-Holstein. The listed building has contained a mill and agricultural museum since 1961.

  • wallnau waterbird reserve fehmarn4.1 miSW
    National park

    Wallnau Waterbird Reserve

    105 min walk • Visitors to the Wallnau Waterbird Reserve can explore the various habitats within the reserve, including salt marshes, ponds, and meadows. The reserve is known for its rich biodiversity, with over 200 bird species recorded here throughout the year.

  • niobe denkmal fehmarn4.1 miE
    Memorial

    Niobe-Denkmal, Fehmarn

    104 min walk • Segelschulschiff Niobe was a tall ship used by the Reichsmarine to train cadets and aspiring NCOs. She sank during a white squall on 26 July 1932, with the loss of 69 lives. A memorial monument to Niobe was erected at Gammendorfer Strand on Fehmarn island, within view of the site of the sinking.

  • salzinsel fehmarn3.4 miS
    54°28'44"N • 11°3'55"E

    Salzinsel Fehmarn, Fehmarn

    86 min walk • Spa

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