Dueodde Fyr

Ever wonder what it’s like to stand at the literal edge of an island? Here at Dueodde Fyr, you’re doing just that. Dueodde Fyr isn’t just a lighthouse; it’s a sentinel guarding Bornholm’s southernmost tip. Its bright white tower rises 47 meters above the shifting sands of Dueodde, making it the tallest lighthouse in Denmark. This isn’t the first lighthouse to hold this crucial position. The original Dueodde Fyr, along with its smaller companion, Dueodde Nord, were built further inland in the late 1870s. The main lighthouse was a sturdy granite structure, mirroring the design of Hammeren Fyr. Its sibling was a more modest, octagonal brick tower. These older lighthouses were eventually deemed insufficient for the growing traffic on the Baltic Sea. In 1962, the current Dueodde Fyr took over the watch. Its sleek, hexagonal concrete form is a testament to modern engineering. It stands on a foundation of nineteen, fourteen-meter-long reinforced concrete piles driven deep into the sand until they hit solid bedrock. This modern marvel boasts a powerful 1000-watt lamp, its beam reaching 35 kilometers out to sea, guiding ships safely past the treacherous Dueodde. But Dueodde’s history isn’t just about lighthouses. Hidden within the surrounding pine forests are remnants of a different kind of history. The Germans, during their World War II occupation, began constructing a massive bunker and defense system here. They planned to control the southern Baltic Sea with powerful cannons. These unfinished concrete structures now stand as silent witnesses to a history that never fully unfolded. Climb the 196 steps to the top of Dueodde Fyr and you’ll understand the strategic importance of this location. The panoramic view stretches across the Baltic Sea and offers a unique perspective of Bornholm’s southern coastline. You can see the white sands stretching for kilometers, constantly reshaped by the wind. This beautiful, windswept landscape, with its whispering pines and rolling dunes, is a testament to the power of nature and the enduring spirit of Dueodde Fyr.