Delayed Renovation - Lighthouse Kap Arkona Remains Closed - Cape Arkona Lighthouse Restoration Faces Delays After Harsh Winter

The Cape Arkona Lighthouse, a protected historical monument, is undergoing a major restoration project. Work has stretched longer than expected due to an unusually harsh winter, pushing back plans to reopen the site to visitors.

The lighthouse, standing 35 metres tall with its beam at 75 metres above sea level, last saw a renovation of this scale in 1991. After operating for around 33 years, the current €500,000 project began when the observation deck—normally closed in winter—shut early last year. Visitors who once climbed 164 steps to the platform could previously enjoy views of Hiddensee and, on clear days, the Danish island of Møn.

The restoration was initially set to finish by April, with the platform due to reopen. However, severe winter conditions have caused significant delays. Workers now estimate another six to seven weeks of construction, though no firm completion date has been confirmed. As a result, the lighthouse remains closed to the public for the foreseeable future.

The ongoing work means the Cape Arkona Lighthouse will stay off-limits to visitors for weeks to come. Once complete, the restored structure will continue serving as a key maritime beacon while preserving its historical significance.