The lighthouse was built as a replacement for a simpler harbor beacon that previously occupied the site.
It is officially designated as a cultural monument under the Schleswig-Holstein state monument protection act.
The tower height is approximately 12 meters, reflecting the shallow draft requirements of the harbor during its operational era.
It originally functioned using a gas-powered light system before being converted to electricity.
The structure survived several major Baltic storms that significantly altered the surrounding harbor coastline throughout the 20th century.
The Alter Leuchtturm Eckernförde is a historic maritime signal tower situated directly at the harbor entrance of Eckernförde, Germany. Constructed in 1907, it served as a crucial navigational aid for vessels entering the Eckernförde Bay from the Baltic Sea. The tower features a distinct octagonal lantern room atop a slender white masonry structure. While no longer active for commercial maritime navigation, it remains a protected industrial monument of the region. It stands as a focal point of the harbor landscape, bridging the town's naval heritage with its current role as a tourist marina. The tower is managed and maintained as part of the local harbor infrastructure.
From the south pier looking north, capturing the lighthouse with the town's historic skyline in the background.
Combine your visit with a walk along the Borby Ufer promenade for a full harbor view.
Visit during the annual 'Sprottentage' festival to see the harbor at its most active.
The base of the tower is an excellent point to observe local fishing vessels returning with the daily catch.
Attempting to climb the structure, as it is closed to the public and serves no visitor center function.
