The original lighthouse stood from 1907 until its demolition in 1930.
The replica uses the historical construction plans from 1907 to maintain architectural accuracy.
It is managed by the local maritime heritage association, Heimatverein Wremen.
The structure serves as a popular venue for intimate North Sea weddings.
It is positioned on the seawall, providing a vantage point for observing tides and mudflat activity.
Kleiner Preuße is a replica of a historical 19th-century lighthouse situated at the Wremer Kutterhafen. The original structure, once known as the 'Wremer Bake,' served as a navigation aid for ships entering the Weser estuary. The current lighthouse is a functional replica built in 2005 to serve as a landmark and information point. It stands at the mouth of the Wremer Tief, directly overlooking the North Sea Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage site. The tower functions as the smallest lighthouse in Germany and operates as a standalone registry office for civil wedding ceremonies. Visitors can view the North Sea and the shipping lanes leading to Bremerhaven from its base.
From the harbor jetty looking back at the lighthouse with the North Sea in the background.
Bring binoculars for spotting ships entering the Weser river shipping lane.
Visit during low tide to experience the Wadden Sea mudflats on foot.
Check local weather forecasts as the exposed location can be very windy.
Do not attempt to climb the tower without prior arrangement, as public access to the lantern room is restricted.
The information office inside is typically open seasonally from spring through autumn.
