Eierland Lighthouse

The Eierland Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the northernmost tip of the Dutch island of Texel. It is named for the former island Eierland.

Eierland Lighthouse
Texel
Eierland Lighthouse
LocationEierland
Texel
Netherlands
Coordinates53°10′55.7″N 4°51′18.9″E
Tower
Constructed1864
Constructionbrick tower
Height34.7 metres (114 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred tower and white lantern
HeritageRijksmonument 
Light
First lit1864
Focal height53.2 metres (175 ft)
Intensity2,850,000 cd
Range29 nautical miles (54 km)
Characteristic FL(2) W 10s
Netherlands no.NL-2064
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