Alte Weser

#505 among destinations in Germany

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°51'48"N, 8°7'39"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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Alte Weser – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roter Sand.

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Lighthouse
Roter Sand
51 min walk • 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.