Dueodde Lighthouse (Dueodde Fyr)

The Highest Point on Bornholm – Dueodde Lighthouse

Dueodde Lighthouse stands 47 meters tall and is the highest lighthouse on Bornholm. In good weather, its light can be seen from a distance of more than 35 kilometers.

Information

Dueodde Lighthouse was built between 1960 and 1962 and was officially put into operation on August 15, 1962.

It replaced two earlier lights: Dueodde Nord Fyr and Dueodde Syd Fyr, which had been operating since 1880.

The lighthouse was automated in 1977 and has since operated without a resident keeper.

Structure and Appearance

Tower height: 47 meters; focal height: approximately 48–48.5 meters above sea level.

Construction: Hexagonal reinforced concrete tower with a double gallery and lantern. The foundations reach deep into the ground — supported by 19 concrete piles driven about 14 meters into the sandy subsoil, necessary due to the loose dunes in this area.

Optics: Fresnel lens originally used in another lighthouse, dating back to 1886. The light is powered by a lamp of about 1000 W.

Light range: approximately 20 nautical miles (about 35–37 km).

Light characteristic: three quick white flashes every 10 seconds.

Significance and Facts

Due to its strategic location, Dueodde Lighthouse plays a crucial role in warning ships navigating near the southern shores of Bornholm, signaling shallow waters, shifting sands, and hazardous areas at the island’s tip.

The lighthouse is also a popular tourist attraction: visitors can climb the tower to enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape.

The surroundings of Dueodde — its beach and dunes — form one of the most beautiful natural areas on Bornholm, ideal for lovers of nature and tranquility.