Lyngvig Lighthouse Traditional Cache
Hidden : 2/14/2025
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Between the rolling sand dunes of Holmsland Klit and the roaring North Sea lies Lyngvig Fyr, Denmark’s tallest lighthouse.
The story behind Lyngvig Fyr begins in 1903 with the tragic grounding of the steamship Avona. On a stormy eve, the Norwegian vessel struck the Danish shore and all souls aboard were taken by rough seas. As the story goes, the sounds of the sailors’ screams carried into the night, until, one by one, all cries began to cease. 
Unfortunately, tragedies like these were so frequent along the stretch between Thyborøn and Hvide Sande that the area earned the nickname Jernkysten (Iron Coast). Lyngvig Lighthouse was built to prevent any more maritime catastrophes and was first lit on November 3, 1906. At one time it took three men to keep the beacon going: the lighthouse keeper, his assistant, and another in charge of fire.
Today, the lighthouse is no longer used for navigation but, rather, functions as a historical landmark. As an attraction, it brings both Danes and international travelers regularly together. As this is also true for geocachers, we decided to hide a cache at this special place.

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