Lighthouse in Sopot

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The lighthouse in Sopot is one of the most distinctive features of the city’s landscape. Located in the landward part of the pier, in the so-called “spa district,” it forms a complex with the Balneological Institute. Built between 1903 and 1904 as a Bathhouse (Kurhaus) designed by Heinrich Dunkel and Paul Puchmüller, the building now belongs to the Provincial Rheumatological Hospital. The structure is adorned with sculptures and stained-glass windows. Above the main portal are sculptures of a mermaid and a triton by Fenzloff, as well as one of Sopot’s oldest city coats of arms. The treatment hall’s windows feature Art Nouveau stained glass by Ferdinand Müller from Quedlinburg.

The “lighthouse” is actually the boiler house chimney, located in the northeastern corner of the building, which was enclosed within a square tower. A spiral reinforced concrete staircase runs around the chimney. In 1975, during the modernization of the Balneological Institute, plans were made to convert the boiler chimney into a viewing tower. At its summit is a glazed observation gallery that also functions as a lighthouse.

After World War II, low-range navigation lights (5 nautical miles) were installed on the tower. These were replaced in 1977 with an optical system featuring a rotating Swedish-made lamp with a range of 17 nautical miles. The light flashes for 0.3 seconds, followed by a 3.7-second pause.

The Sopot lighthouse tower stands 39 meters tall and offers a breathtaking view of the Tri-City (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot), the Gdańsk Bay, and the Sopot Pier.