The lighthouse was originally constructed as a lightship position marker before being moved to its current shore-based location.
It is officially licensed as a registry office for civil wedding ceremonies in the municipality of Pommerby.
The beacon was deactivated in March 2002 after modern GPS and electronic navigation systems rendered its light unnecessary for shipping.
The tower is located within the Geltinger Birk, which is the largest nature reserve in the Schleswig-Flensburg district.
The lighthouse construction consists of a robust white brick tower topped with a green lantern house.
Leuchtturm Falshöft is a decommissioned lighthouse located on the Geltinger Birk peninsula in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Built in 1910, the structure stands 24.4 meters tall and served as a crucial navigational aid on the Baltic Sea until its deactivation in 2002. It is currently recognized as one of the few lighthouses in Germany authorized for civil wedding ceremonies. The tower features a distinctive white masonry structure with a dark lantern gallery. Visitors can climb the internal staircase to the observation deck for panoramic views of the Flensburg Fjord and the Danish coastline. The surrounding area is part of a nature reserve known for its diverse bird populations and salt marshes. The lighthouse now functions primarily as a tourist landmark, educational site, and event venue. Its technical equipment, including the former rotating lens, has been preserved in its historical configuration.
The view from the gallery deck looking north toward the Danish coast.
Wear sturdy footwear as the walking paths through the nature reserve to the lighthouse can be sandy or uneven.
Bring binoculars to observe the migratory bird species that frequent the surrounding Geltinger Birk area.
Check the official website for event dates, as the tower may be temporarily closed to the public during private ceremonies.
Do not wander off marked trails into the fragile salt marsh ecosystems surrounding the tower.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during winter months.
Maintain silence near the marshlands to avoid disturbing local wildlife and nesting birds.
