Marienleuchte: Discover Lighthouses and the Baltic Sea Coast

At the northeastern corner of the island of Fehmarn, Marienleuchte presents itself as a coastal destination with lighthouse history, Baltic Sea waters, pebble beaches and natural beaches. For planning your trip, the focus here is on maritime history, direct access to the water, distinctive stone finds, wide-ranging views and a cycle ride along the dike.

Lighthouse History on the Coast

Fehmarn’s first lighthouse, at the northeastern corner of the island, was built in honour of the Danish Queen Marie Sophie Frederikke, who was personally present at its inauguration on 28 October 1832, and was given the name Marienleuchte. It was not possible to increase the height of the old tower because of its poor structural condition. Therefore, in 1964, a slender, 33-metre-high reinforced-concrete lighthouse was built north of the old tower.

Pier, Pebble Beach and Distinctive Finds

The pier at Marienleuchte provides direct access to the water for cooling off in the Baltic Sea. The pebble beach invites you to take walks by the sea. At the pebble beach, you can also look for distinctive stones such as “chicken gods”. The coast therefore offers different ways to enjoy a day by the water: cooling off, exercise along the shore and searching for unusual finds.

At the natural beaches in Marienleuchte, visitors can discover gneiss, Baltic Sea jade and belemnites. Belemnites are considered artefacts from the Cretaceous period and are in some cases several million years old. The natural beaches therefore draw attention not only to the water but also to the geological features that can be discovered among the stones.

Wide Views and Maritime Interests

At the Old Lighthouse in Marienleuchte, a viewpoint with permanently installed binoculars offers a good view of construction sites on Fehmarn, the water and Denmark. On Fehmarn, Marienleuchte is one of the popular fishing spots. The local opportunities therefore appeal both to visitors who want to watch the horizon and to those interested in fishing.

Cycling to Marienleuchte

Marienleuchte is a suitable destination for a cycle ride along the dike from the direction of Presen, Klausdorf and Katharinenhof. Those exploring the island by bicycle can include this destination as a separate focus in their day’s plans. The holiday destination of Marienleuchte lies east of the neighbouring village of Puttgarden and the ferry terminal and can be reached via a single road, Marienleuchter Weg.

Anyone planning a hotel or other accommodation for a trip to Marienleuchte can tailor their travel focus to the area’s features: the coast and water, lighthouse history, natural finds or a cycle ride along the dike. This creates a specific planning question for families, couples and active travellers: should the day be spent by the water, around the towers, at the natural beaches or on the dike?

More Destinations on Fehmarn

You can also consider other destinations on Fehmarn when planning your trip: Wulfen, Blieschendorf, Fehmarnsund, Klausdorf, Petersdorf, Orth Auf Fehmarn, Altjellingsdorf and Bojendorf.

To the overarching travel overview: Fehmarn.