Lighthouse Neuland

This morning, I cycled to the Neuland Lighthouse.

It is located not far from our campsite and, consequently, near the village of Behrensdorf. Behrensdorf lies on the Bay of Kiel, between Hohwacht Bay and Kiel Fjord.

The lighthouse is operated by the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) rather than the Waterways and Shipping Administration.

The tower is open to visitors twice a year during the summer as part of an open house event organized by the municipality of Behrensdorf with the support of the Bundeswehr.

Since 2010, it has also been possible to hold wedding ceremonies inside the tower.

The light on the historic Neuland Lighthouse indicates restricted periods for the Putlos and Todendorf live-fire exercise areas - as do the newly built signal stations at Heidkate, Hubertsberg, Neuland, Wessek, Blankeck, and Heiligenhafen, including at night when necessary.

The signal consists of a yellow flashing light for the Todendorf area and a red flashing light for the Putlos area. If exercises are taking place in both warning areas, an alternating yellow-and-red flashing light is displayed.Read more