Westerheversand Lighthouse
Westerhever, Germany
A red-and-white lighthouse flanked by two keeper’s cottages, standing alone in the salt marshes. Park behind the dike and walk about half an hour across the meadows.
Westerheversand Lighthouse was built in 1908. The cast-iron tower stands on a concrete base and is about 40 m tall, banded in red and white, with a black lantern and balcony. Two keepers' cottages stand beside it, and one of them is used for weddings. The tower is looked after by the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park and is a listed monument.
You park at the "Leuchtturm Westerhever" car park by the dyke, about 1.5 km west of the village. From there it is around 2 km on foot or by bike, first along the dyke and then on a path across the salt marshes. The path can flood during spring or storm tides, and in thunderstorms you should avoid the open terrain. The tower (157 steps) can only be climbed on a guided tour, in a season running from Easter to the end of October; check dates and booking arrangements in advance.
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- Westerhever, Germany
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 54.3733, 8.6426
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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FAQs
Where is Westerheversand Lighthouse?
Westerheversand Lighthouse is in Westerhever, Germany, at GPS 54.3733, 8.6426. It is about 8 km from St. Peter-Ording.
Can you camp near Westerheversand Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping SPO, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Westerheversand Lighthouse?
Westerheversand Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Frisia: dikes, lighthouses and mudflats.
What is there to see near Westerheversand Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: St. Peter-Ording beach stilt houses (7 km), Eider Barrage (18 km), Multimar Wattforum (21 km) and Rømø beach (85 km).
When is the best time to visit Westerheversand Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)