Juminda Lighthouse

Juminda Lighthouse has a focal height of 40 metres, a tower height of 32 metres and a range of 12 nautical miles. It was built in 1937.

Focal height
40 metres
Tower height
32 metres
Range
12 nautical miles
Built
1937
First lit
1937
Light characteristic
LFI W(2) 15s.
Coordinates
59.64659, 25.51035
Juminda Lighthouse

Juminda Lighthouse is a notable lighthouse located in the Lahemaa National Park, at the northern tip of the Juminda Peninsula in Kuusalu Parish, Estonia. The lighthouse was built in 1931, but the current structure was completed in 1937. It has a distinctive cylindrical shape with a double balcony and lantern, standing at 32 meters tall.

The lighthouse is characterized by its white lower tower and red upper portion, which was added in 2006. It serves as an important navigation aid, emitting a light that can be seen from 12 nautical miles away. The lighthouse's optical configuration is a unique pattern of light and darkness, which helps to identify it.

Juminda Lighthouse has a rich history and has been well-preserved. It is now managed by the Lahemaa National Park and is a popular tourist destination. The lighthouse is also listed as one of the notable structures in Estonia, and its location in the national park makes it a valuable part of the country's natural and cultural heritage.

Light and tower

It lies on the Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea. It has a cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white lower tower and red upper. The light has a focal height of 40 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is LFI W(2) 15s. It was first lit in 1937. It is managed by [[Lahemaa National Park]].

Details

Name
Juminda Lighthouse<br />Juminda tuletorn
Marking
white lower tower and red upper
Range Nm
12
Year Built
1937
Description
'''Juminda Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse at the northern tip of the Juminda Peninsula, Kuusalu Parish, in the region of Harju, Estonia. It is located in the Lahemaa National Park.
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Body Of Water
Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea
Location Text
[[Kuusalu Parish]]<br /> [[Harju County]]<br /> [[Estonia]]
Focal Height M
40
Managing Agent
[[Lahemaa National Park]]
Tower Height M
32
Year First Lit
1937
Light Characteristic
LFI W(2) 15s.
Construction Material
concrete tower