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Westerlicht Lighthouse, Nieuw-Haamstede

Westerlicht Lighthouse, Nieuw-Haamstede

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Westerlicht Lighthouse, Nieuw-Haamstede

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Location: Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands

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Henning

October 1, 2024

Unfortunately it was not open to visitors when we were there.

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Schwerte-Radler

October 20, 2024

The Vuurtoren Wester Schouwen, also known as the Westerlichttoren, is an impressive lighthouse near Nieuw-Haamstede on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland in Zeeland. The 50-meter-high tower was built between 1837 and 1840 according to the plans of Leendert Valk and is one of the tallest lighthouses in the Netherlands. Its light reaches a height of 58 meters above sea level and is visible for up to 30 nautical miles (about 56 kilometers), with a distinctive light pattern of two short and one long flash every 15 seconds.

The lighthouse is famous for its red and white spiral painting, which was added in the 1930s to improve the sense of direction for pilots. It also served as inspiration for the design of the Dutch 250 guilder note. Although the tower is not open to the public, the surrounding area offers beautiful walking routes through the dune landscape of Westenschouwen, where visitors can enjoy the coastal scenery and the view of the North Sea.

The Westerlichttoren was recognized as a Rijksmonument (national monument) in 1982, which underlines its historical and cultural value. Today it continues to be used for navigation and as a landmark for ships.

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