Place to visit
Sletterhage Lighthouse, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Sletterhage Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the southern tip of the Djursland peninsula, Denmark, at the entrance to the Baltic Sea (Aarhus). Interests: Museums and art and Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse on the southern tip of the Djursland peninsula, Denmark, at the entrance to the Baltic Sea · Museums and art, Architecture
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- BLL Billund, 93 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su,PH 11:00-17:00
- Website
- sletterhagefyr.dk
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 56.09508, 10.5129
What it is and where
Sletterhage Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the southern tip of the Djursland peninsula, Denmark, at the entrance to the Baltic Sea (Aarhus). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Sletterhage Fyr is a lighthouse that also goes by the name: "Helgenæs Fyr".
It is in Aarhus, where this site lists 314 more places to see, 20 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.09508, 10.5129; the nearest main airport is Billund Airport (BLL, Billund), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art and Architecture places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sletterhage Lighthouse is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:17
- FebBetter not9:15
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:54
- MayBest time16:03
- JunBest time17:19
- JulBest time16:47
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:03
- NovBetter not7:51
- DecPossible6:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | May to September | March to April, October and December |
| Architecture | May to September | March to April, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sletterhage Lighthouse has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The German TowerRadar tower from World War II1.0 km
- EllemandsbjergHill in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark2.5 km
- Helgenæs ChurchChurch building in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark4.2 km
- Olaf Ryes SkanseAncient monument in Syddjurs Municipality (190858)7.6 km
- Begtrup VigBay7.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Denmark: art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark
- National Museum of Denmark: Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: museum in Copenhagen founded by Carl Jacobsen
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Denmark
- Thorvaldsen Museum: museum in Copenhagen
- Viking Ship Museum: maritime history museum, archaeological museum in Roskilde, Denmark
Every Denmark place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sletterhage Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse on the southern tip of the Djursland peninsula, Denmark, at the entrance to the Baltic Sea. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sletterhage Lighthouse?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41.
How do you get to Sletterhage Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Billund Airport (BLL), 93 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The German Tower, Ellemandsbjerg, Helgenæs Church. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Sletterhage Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.