Monday, September 30, 2024

Pilsum Lighhouse in Krummhörn, Germany

 Pilsum Lighhouse in Krummhörn, Germany

Pilsum Lighhouse in Krummhörn, Germany


This lighthouse in northwestern Germany is not especially tall—just 36 feet high—but its vibrant colors and the mostly flat landscape surrounding it make this beacon a standout. 

Lighthouse fans, especially those in this area of Lower Saxony bounded by the North Sea, must really love the look of Pilsum Light, as it hasn't actually guided maritime traffic since 1915. Built in 1891 as a sector light for a narrow sea channel, its light was turned off during World War I to avoid helping enemy vessels navigate the passage. 

And although Pilsum was never re-lit following the war due to a re-routing of the channel, the structure remains. It attracts visitors (many snapping pictures) who admire its stout shape and what looks like a fairly fresh coat of paint.

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