Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer, Bremerhaven

Name: Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer
Address: Bremerhaven, Germany

#23 among attractions in Bremerhaven

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The Kaiserschleuse lighthouse stands east of the pier leading to the entrance of the Kaiserhafen in Bremerhaven. The Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer, which is still in operation, was built in 1900 by port director Rudolf Rudloff and is the northernmost lighthouse in the maritime city. The lighthouse has been a listed building since 1984. The height of the structure is 15 m, the height of the beacon is 10 m. In size and appearance it resembles the Moritzburg lighthouse, which is more than 100 years older.

The lighthouse carries a fog bell, which is still in operation today.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°33'13"N, 8°33'36"E

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Häfen - Stadtbremisches VerwaltungsgebietBremerhaven Germany

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Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven
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1.2 miSE
Shipping museum including outdoor area
German Maritime Museum, Bremerhaven
30 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...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Bremerhaven
22 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.
1 miSE
53°32'32"N • 8°34'31"E
Mediterraneo, Bremerhaven
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Stadttheater Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven
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1.3 miSE
Tower
Radarturm, Bremerhaven
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1.1 miSE
53°32'30"N • 8°34'44"E
Columbus Shopping Center, Bremerhaven
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miSE
53°32'36"N • 8°34'28"E
Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost, Bremerhaven
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1.1 miSE
Museum in a restored WWII German U-boat
U-Boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven
29 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.
0.7 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture, Gothic architecture
Bremerhaven lighthouse, Bremerhaven
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1.3 miSE
Museum
Kunstmuseum, Bremerhaven
33 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer?

Nearby attractions include Bremerhaven lighthouse, Bremerhaven (17 min walk), Church of the Sacred Heart, Bremerhaven (18 min walk), Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven (19 min walk), Deutsches Auswandererhaus, Bremerhaven (22 min walk).

How to get to Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer:

Bus

Am Gitter/MWB • Lines: Hl (8 min walk)
Waldemar-Becké-Platz • Lines: 504, 505, Ml (10 min walk)

Ferry

Seebäderkaje • Lines: Nordenham - Bremerhaven (22 min walk)
Weserfähre • Lines: Weserfähre (37 min walk)