Rønne Lighthouse ( is located close to the waterfront in Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm.

History and description The lighthouse was built by the Bornholm firm H. Wichmann & Co. in 1880, replacing the simple light which had stood on the site. It was brought into service on 27 September 1880, initially with a green light which was soon changed to red. The structure consists of a tapered, white-painted octagonal tower in cast iron with a lantern and gallery. The lantern dome is painted green. The lighthouse was restored and repainted in 2000. It stands between houses slightly back from the harbour waterfront."Rønne Havn Bagfyr", Danske fyrtårne. Retrieved 30 October 2012. The overall height is , the cast-iron tower having a height of . The lighthouse was taken out of commission in 1989."Leuchttürm 'Roenne Bagfyr' auf Bornholm, Dänemark" . Retrieved 30 October 2012.

See also

List of lighthouses and lightvessels in Denmark

References