Roter Sand

#752 among destinations in Germany

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Roter Sand is a lighthouse in the North Sea, in the Weser estuary. It entered service in 1885. The light was deactivated in 1986 but the tower still serves as a day beacon. Roter Sand Lighthouse was the first building ever to be erected directly on the sea floor. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°51'12"N, 8°4'56"E

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Schlossplatz 1Lower SaxonyGermany

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Roter Sand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alte Weser.

2 miE
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Alte Weser
51 min walk • The Alte Weser Lighthouse is located offshore from the estuary mouth of the river Weser in the German Bight, southern North Sea. It was built on sand between 1961 and 1964. The lighthouse took over duties and replaced the historical Roter Sand Lighthouse on 1 September 1964. The latter had been built from 1883 to 1885.