With the construction of the tower also the desire of Bremen merchants was met by a landmark for their moving into the Weser ships. The West Tower was inaugurated after five years of construction 1602. It was transferred to a local historic association in 1982. After its restoration the old lighthouse became a weather and maritime traffic control station. It was heavily damaged by a fire in 1879 which led to the construction of Borkum Großer Light. This lighthouse served as a daybeacon until 1817 when a lantern was added. Although the first written reference to the town dates from 882, there is archaeological evidence that a community already existed on this island site during the Roman Empire.Įstablished in a tower that dates back to 1576, In addition to the lighthouses, Lindau offers much to see, such as the intricately decorated historic town hall and the Maximilianstrasse shopping area. The tower functioned militarilyĪnd defended the town of Lindau for several centuries.Īccording to legend, the tower also functioned as a lighthouse,Īlthough historians have not yet figured out exactly how the lighting was done. The Mangturm is located on an island near the northeastern shore of Lake Constance. At 121 feet, this tower is actually taller than the New Lindau Lighthouse. The Mangturm, which still exists today, is a square, fortified tower with a tall pyramidal roof covered in colorful tiles. The New Lighthouse replaced an older light tower that had been in use since its construction in 1230. Today the light is triggered by radio signals emitted by approaching ships.īesides the romantic New Lindau Lighthouse, an older lighthouse is also located here. In 1936, an electric light was installed, and the lighthouse was fully automated in the late 20th century. Over time, the light source was converted to kerosene and then to gas. After its lighting on October 4, 1856, the lighthouse was lit by an open oil fire. Uniquely, the New Lindau Lighthouse has a clock that is inset into its facade. The lighthouse stands at about 108 feet tall and is located at the end of the western mole sheltering the town of Lindau's harbor. The lighthouse and the port of Lindau were constructed by the Bavarian Railway Company, and the lighthouse continues to be operated by Deutsche Bahn's (German Rail's) The so-called New Lindau Lighthouse (or West Mole Lighthouse), Bavaria's only lighthouse, was built between 18, and is the southernmost lighthouse in all of Germany. Is the Lindau Lighthouse in Lake Constance. One of the most scenic and photographed lighthouses in Germany