Hirtshals' lighthouse on top of Stenbjerg is the town's beautiful landmark. The lighthouse was opened in 1863 and was constructed in King Frederik VII's time. The king's monogram adorns the tower just above the entrance door. The lighthouse is 35 meter high and has a focal height of 57 meters, meaning the lens is 57 meter above sea. The lighthouse is situated on a cliff 22 meters above sea. Take the 144 steps up the tower and enjoy the stunning views over the Skagerrak and Vendsyssel.

The light can be seen 25 nautical miles from land
At the top the lamp is 400 watt and the first lens amplifies the light to 100.000 light. The outer rotating lenses the light is amplified to 1 1/4 lights. In cloudless weather the light can be seeb 25 nauticak miles from land.

Six hours to clean the lenses
The lenses are hand-cut, and it takes around six hours to polish them.

The malicious spirit
The first keeper had a short career. Just 19 days after the opening he hung himself from the top. The locals blamed "Peter the Horrible", and believed he wanted the lighthouse turned off. According to the local "Peter the Horrible" was a sort of human bird of prey living on the cliff and living on strandings - to the great great irritation of the area's fishermen.

Coffee Station
The cozy coffee station with homemade cakes is open during the summer, and during the different exhibitions of the lighthouse.

Art Exhibitions at Hirtshals Lighthouse

Several times a year, exhibitions are held at Hirtshals Lighthouse. The exhibitions take place in the Assistant’s House, one of the two former residential buildings at the lighthouse. They feature a diverse and impressive selection of exciting and unique artists.

Exhibition
In the machinery there is an exhibition of the effect of old time at the lighthouse. In the lunch room there is also an exhibition of the stones around Hirtshals Klint.

Opening hours

The lighthouse is open all days of the year 10 p.m. to sunset.

High above the sea

Lokal Cykelrute 414

Highlights on the route

Hirtshals Fyr (Lighthouse)