The lighthouse is the third built by Danish authorities at this station, but it was completed and placed in service after Schleswig-Holstein was ceded to Germany. The lighthouse was restored in 1970 (when the fiberboard panels were added); since then it has been open to the public. The old lantern removed from the tower is at a marina in Wentorf. It is reportedly used as a storage room by the local fishermen, and is in a state of disrepair.

ARLHS Number: FED 003
Admirality Number: C 1216
Build: 1865
Construction: brick
Height: 29 m