Dornbusch lighthouse, Baltic Sea Coast Travel Guide

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Guiding ships since 1888, the Dornbusch Lighthouse on Hiddensee Island offers panoramic Baltic Sea views and a glimpse into maritime history.

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Dornbusch lighthouse

The Dornbusch Lighthouse, erected in 1888 on the northern tip of Hiddensee Island, stands as a beacon and landmark. Its construction highlights include a brick structure reinforced with a concrete shell, and it offers panoramic views of the Baltic Sea and Hiddensee's unique landscape.

A brief summary to Dornbusch lighthouse

Im Dornbuschwald 1, Hiddensee, 18565, DE
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Monday 10:30 am-4 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am-4 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am-4 pm
Thursday 10:30 am-4 pm
Friday 10:30 am-4 pm
Saturday 10:30 am-4 pm
Sunday 10:30 am-4 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Dornbusch lighthouse.

Wear sturdy shoes for the 25-minute walk from Kloster and the climb up the lighthouse's 102 steps.
Check weather conditions before visiting; the lighthouse closes when wind speeds reach Force 6 or higher.
Bring cash for the entrance fee, as card payments may not be available.
Note that only 15 people are allowed in the lighthouse at a time, so there may be a short wait.

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Getting There

Walking

From the harbor in Kloster, follow the well-marked path for approximately 25 minutes through the highlands to reach the lighthouse. The trail passes the 'Inselblick' viewpoint. Note that the path is steep in places.
Public Transport

Arrive at Hiddensee Island via ferry from Schaprode, Stralsund, or Wiek. From the ferry terminal in Kloster, it's a 25-minute walk to the lighthouse. Ferry costs from Schaprode vary. Also, a visitor's tax of €2.50 per day applies to visitors 18 and older.

Discover more about Dornbusch lighthouse

The Dornbusch Lighthouse, officially known as Leuchtfeuer Dornbusch/Hiddensee, is situated on the northern part of Hiddensee Island in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Built in 1887-88, it began operating on November 19, 1888. The lighthouse is perched atop the 72-meter-high Schluckswiek hill in the highlands of Dornbusch.Originally a cylindrical brick structure, the lighthouse was reinforced with a concrete shell between 1927 and 1929. Today, the white tower with its red lantern stands 28 meters tall, with its light reaching approximately 45 kilometers into the Baltic Sea. Visitors can climb the 102 steps to the observation gallery for views of Hiddensee, the Bodden landscape, and, on clear days, the Danish island of Møn.The lighthouse is accessible to the public since 1994, with a limit of 15 people at a time. A permanent exhibition inside details the history and technology of the lighthouse. The Dornbusch Lighthouse is not only a navigational aid but also a cultural monument, featured on postage stamps.