Tags: Lighthouse, Tower.
Oland lighthouse (German: Leuchtturm Oland) is Germany’s smallest lighthouse being only 7.4 metres (24 ft) tall. It is located on the small North Frisian island of Oland. It serves as a cross light for the Föhrer Ley and Dagebüll channels. It is Germany’s only lighthouse with a thatched roof.This small brick lighthouse was erected in 1929. Lit in the same year it is still being maintained by a keeper. Until 1954 when it was electrified the lantern was lit by liquified gas.
