Rising above the salt marshes along Germany"s North Sea coast, the Westerheversand Lighthouse is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive red-and-white stripes. Built between 1906 and 1908, the lighthouse has stood as an icon on the Eiderstedt Peninsula for more than a century, guiding ships through the waters of the North Sea. Today, it remains one of northern Germany"s best-known coastal landmarks. Visitors who climb its 157 steps are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding scenery.
Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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