It is part of a leading light pair essential for safe navigation through the narrow Jade fairway.
The tower was constructed to replace older, obsolete light markers in the region.
It stands on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, a region characterized by tidal mudflats.
The lighthouse is remotely monitored and automated as part of Germany's maritime signaling network.
The Oberfeuer Preußeneck is a functional maritime lighthouse located on the Jadebusen bay in the Butjadingen peninsula. Built in 1964, the structure serves as an active navigational aid for ships entering the Jade channel toward Wilhelmshaven. It is a distinctively slender, square-shaped steel tower painted with iconic red and white horizontal stripes. The lighthouse works in tandem with the Unterfeuer Preußeneck to form a range light system for maritime safety. Positioned directly on the coastal dike, the site offers expansive views across the Wadden Sea National Park. The tower is not open for public interior tours, serving primarily as a technical facility.
From the dike path looking northward, allowing the tower to be framed against the backdrop of the Jade estuary.
Visit during low tide to walk out onto the tidal flats near the dike base.
Bring binoculars for spotting harbor seals that occasionally frequent the nearby sandbanks.
The surrounding dike path is ideal for cycling and long-distance coastal walks.
Attempting to enter the fenced technical facility, as it is strictly off-limits to unauthorized personnel.
Respect the fragile Wadden Sea ecosystem by staying on designated paths; do not disturb local wildlife.
