Der älteste deutsche Leuchtturm steht an der Hafeneinfahrt von Travemünde.
Schon seit 1922 steht er unter Denkmalschutz und beherbergt nun auf acht Geschossen ein maritimes Museum, das Einblick in die Geschichte der Leuchtfeuertechnik gibt. Außerdem ist er neben der von großen Schiffen befahrenen Trave ein reizvoller Aussichtsturm. Über 142 Stufen führen seine Treppen in die Höhe.
Den alten Leuchtturm hatten holländische Maurer 1539 erbaut, nachdem dänische Truppen fünf Jahre zuvor den Vorgänger zerstört hatten. Als Leuchtfeuer diente vermutlich zunächst ein offenes Holzfeuer, später Hanföllampen vor vergoldeten Hohlspiegeln. 1827 brannte der oberen Teil nach einem Blitzschlag ab und wurde – zwei Geschosse höher – wieder aufgebaut und mit Petroleumlampen versehen. Seit 1903 leuchteten elektrische Bogenlampen, seit 1937 Glühlampen. Diese Technik ist noch heute funktionsfähig vorhanden.
Das 114 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel hohe Maritim-Hotel trägt seit 1974 das Leuchtfeuer für die Hafeneinfahrt Travemünde. Im Schatten des 150 Meter entfernten Hochhauses war der alte Leuchtturm 1972 abgeschaltet worden.
Unmittelbar neben dem Leuchtturm steht ein Backsteinhaus, gebe im Checker den vollständigen Namen ein und du erhälst eine Email-Adresse, an die Du eine Nachricht mit dem Betreff: <Dein Cachername> sendest, du erhälst direkt eine Bestätigung.
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English version
The oldest German lighthouse is at the harbor entrance to Travemünde.
It has been a listed building since 1922 and now houses an eight-story maritime museum that provides insight into the history of beacon technology. It is also an attractive observation tower next to the Trave, which is used by large ships. Its stairs lead upwards over 142 steps.
The old lighthouse was built by Dutch masons in 1539 after Danish troops had destroyed its predecessor five years earlier. An open wood fire was probably initially used as a beacon, and later hemp oil lamps in front of gold-plated concave mirrors. In 1827 the upper part burned down after a lightning strike and was rebuilt two floors higher and equipped with petroleum lamps. Electric arc lamps have been in use since 1903 and incandescent lamps since 1937. This technology is still functional today.
The Maritim Hotel, 114 meters above sea level, has been the beacon for the Travemünde harbor entrance since 1974. In the shadow of the high-rise building 150 meters away, the old lighthouse was switched off in 1972.
There is a brick house right next to the lighthouse, enter your full name in the checker and you will receive an email address to which you can send a message with the subject: <Your cacher name>, you will receive a confirmation straight away.
A picture of you (face not required) or your mascot with cacher name is also required for logging.
The oldest German lighthouse is at the harbor entrance to Travemünde.
It has been a listed building since 1922 and now houses an eight-story maritime museum that provides insight into the history of beacon technology. It is also an attractive observation tower next to the Trave, which is used by large ships. Its stairs lead upwards over 142 steps.
The old lighthouse was built by Dutch masons in 1539 after Danish troops had destroyed its predecessor five years earlier. An open wood fire was probably initially used as a beacon, and later hemp oil lamps in front of gold-plated concave mirrors. In 1827 the upper part burned down after a lightning strike and was rebuilt two floors higher and equipped with petroleum lamps. Electric arc lamps have been in use since 1903 and incandescent lamps since 1937. This technology is still functional today.
The Maritim Hotel, 114 meters above sea level, has been the beacon for the Travemünde harbor entrance since 1974. In the shadow of the high-rise building 150 meters away, the old lighthouse was switched off in 1972.
There is a brick house right next to the lighthouse, enter your full name in the checker and you will receive an email address to which you can send a message with the subject: <Your cacher name>, you will receive a confirmation straight away.
A picture of you (face not required) or your mascot with cacher name is also required for logging.
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