The Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee is a Dutch lighthouse in Katwijk aan Zee, in South Holland, on the North Sea. It is the second oldest lighthouse in the country; only the Brandaris is older.
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Built around 1605 this national monument ‘Vuurbaak’ (translation: fire beacon) is one of the oldest lighthouses in The Netherlands. Originally wood was burnt in a basket on top of the flat roof of the tower. Mid 19th century it was replaced by an oil lamp with a reflector. The light was turned on only at times when the fisherman’s fleet of Katwijk left the harbour.
Since 1912 there is no more function for it as there were no more ships returning from the sea to Katwijk. During World War I it was used as a military observation post for the Dutch army and in World War II as a machine gun post by the German occupiers.(part of the Atlantik Wall)
You can visit the lighthouse from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 A.M. to 17 P.M. during the summer months (June -...
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Our visit proved to be very interesting. The volunteers on duty explained the history of the lighthouse very well and provided us with a leaflet in English. This is one of the two oldest buildings left in Katwijk. The other is the old church....
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On the boulevard of Katwijk aan Zee it is nice to visit the lighthouse (museum) and climb the (steep) stairs to the top and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view and the old photos inside, can definitely recommend this. the staff are nice...
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