--- title: "Memmert lighthouse" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/poi/memmert-lighthouse" description: "The only lighthouse that does not send its light out to sea. When the lantern of the disused lighthouse on Memmert was dismantled in 1986, a community of interest got together to save the \"Memmertfeuer\". However, the beacon is not allowed to direct its light onto the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, as this was not permitted by the Lower Saxony Port Authority. Nevertheless, the people of Juist and also the guests wanted a tower for the beacon. This tower was then erected at the harbour entrance for the beacon. Since the light of the Memmert beacon is not allowed to serve shipping, it can be seen in the longitudinal direction of the island. It is a reminder of the time when it showed sailors the way far out at sea. Only through generous donations from islanders and guests was it possible to build the tower for the Memmert fire. The Memmert lighthouse on Juist was inaugurated at the lighthouse lighting ceremony on 29 December 1992. Since then, the beacon has been shining over Juist every 13 seconds. During the summer months, the lighthouse can be climbed for a small fee of €1.00." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/203669/b573716ee8a6fb8f769fd78fe1685a12f315ac7374eea2df07a2c5484f426a83/memmertfeuer.png" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Memmert lighthouse ================== - Viewpoint - Lookout tower - Viewing platform - Lighthouse - Cultural monument memmertfeuer ### Visit the Juist Memmertfeuer lighthouse and enjoy the view . The only lighthouse that does not send its light out to sea. When the lantern of the disused lighthouse on Memmert was dismantled in 1986, a community of interest got together to save the "Memmertfeuer". However, the beacon is not allowed to direct its light onto the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, as this was not permitted by the Lower Saxony Port Authority. Nevertheless, the people of Juist and also the guests wanted a tower for the beacon. This tower was then erected at the harbour entrance for the beacon. Since the light of the Memmert beacon is not allowed to serve shipping, it can be seen in the longitudinal direction of the island. It is a reminder of the time when it showed sailors the way far out at sea. Only through generous donations from islanders and guests was it possible to build the tower for the Memmert fire. The Memmert lighthouse on Juist was inaugurated at the lighthouse lighting ceremony on 29 December 1992. Since then, the beacon has been shining over Juist every 13 seconds. During the summer months, the lighthouse can be climbed for a small fee of €1.00. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings From the Easter holidays to the end of the autumn holidays, the museum is open between guided tours at 16:00. Please pay attention to the notices on site. Read more Price info A small donation is requested. Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for familys - for individual guests - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Linguistic proficiency German Other Furnishing/Equipment - Children's Playground (outdoors) Accessibility **Travel for Everyone**Walk along Bahnhofstraße towards the harbor. Shortly before the harbor, you will see the Memmertfeuer on the right. The path to the Memmertfeuer is easy for wheelchair users. Unfortunately, a visit to the lighthouse is only possible via steps. Read more Directions & Parking facilities Gehen Sie die Bahnhofstraße Richtung Hafen. Kurz vor dem Hafen sehen Sie rechts das Memmertfeuer. Read more Social Media Read more License (master data) Kurverwaltung Juist Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other visit / guided tour - Mudflat walk - Mudflat walk - Place of interest - Viewpoint - Ferry port - Viewing platform Contact Bahnhofstr. 26571 Juist