Kikut Lighthouse

Kikut Lighthouse is located in the Wolin National Park in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland. It was originally built in 1826 as a stone lookout tower, but was converted into a lighthouse in 1962. The lighthouse stands at a height of 18 meters with a focal height of 91.5 meters, and its light can be seen from a distance of 16 nautical miles.

The lighthouse is situated near the village of Wisełka on the island of Wolin and can only be reached via footpaths. It is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, and its distinctive mark is an unpainted tower with a white lantern. The light characteristic is Iso W 10s, meaning it has a light period of 10 seconds, with 5 seconds of light followed by 5 seconds of darkness.

The Kikut Lighthouse is one of the few Polish lighthouses that cannot be visited, and it is also the highest light on Poland's coast. Its location near the Baltic Sea coast makes it an important aid to navigation for ships in the area. The lighthouse has a rich history, having been built on the base of an ancient view tower, and it continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of maritime traffic in the region.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of rubble masonry. Its daymark is unpainted tower, white lantern. The light has a focal height of 91.5 metres. The light has a range of 25 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso W 10s. It was first lit in 1962. It was automated in 1962. It is managed by Woliński Park Narodowy.

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