Hammeren Lighthouse

Hammerfyr is the oldest lighthouse on Bornholm.This imposing structure stands on the Hammer granite massif at the northern tip of the island.The lighthouse was built from the same granite rock from the vast Hammeren plateau on which it stands, offering visitors an impressive sight.Because of its massive construction, it is also called Store Fyr, or Big Lighthouse.The round lighthouse was put into operation in 1871. Shortly
after its construction, it became clear that the lighthouse's location was not optimal.Low-hanging clouds and fog made it temporarily unusable for shipping.So, in 1895, it was decided to build the smaller Hammerodde Fyr lighthouse directly at the tip of Hammer.Even today, it is clearly visible where the workers excavated the granite blocks to build Hammerfyr near the lighthouse.The Kristalsøen rainwater lake has since formed there.
The Hammerfyr measures an impressive 21 meters high.Standing on the lighthouse's observation deck, visitors are 91 meters above sea level, as the Hammerknuden plateau rises a proud 70 meters from the Baltic Sea.When visibility is good, visitors are treated to a unique view extending all the way to the southern coast of Sweden. But it's not just the view out over the Baltic Sea that's worth seeing.The island of Bornholm is also a wonderful sight from the Hammerfyr observation deck. To the south, there's a fantastic view of northern Bornholm beyond the Hammershus castle ruins.The Hammerfyr's Fresnal lens is hand-ground and was once imported from France. Today, the Hammerfyr is no longer in active service.The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1990 due to its poor location.Shortly thereafter, it was handed over to the Nature Conservation Agency.The tower is now operated by the owners at their own expense. However, it is no longer relevant for boat trips around the Baltic Sea island.
Visiting the observation deck is free.At the northern tip of the Danish island of Ærø, there is a lighthouse of the same design:
Skjoldnæs Lighthouse. It was also built from Bornholm granite.bornholm-ferien.de/leuchttuerme-bornholm.php

Lighthouse is mountable without entry and good visibility in good weather

After visiting the lighthouse, you should definitely visit the small lake up here.