Vesborg Fyr
A white lighthouse on the sea cliffs at the island's southern tip, next to the earthen mound of the medieval Vesborg Castle. From here you can overlook the strait and the Jutland coast.
Vesborg Fyr was built in 1859 on high ground at the southern end of Samsø. Next to the lighthouse are the castle mound and moat remains of medieval Vesborg Castle, which was destroyed by war in the 1290s. The area around the lighthouse features open grassy slopes and sea cliffs. On clear days you can see the Jutland and Funen coastlines, making it a good spot for watching sunsets and flying kites. The lighthouse is generally not open for interior visits, but the grounds can be explored freely. It takes about 40 minutes by bike from Ballen or Tranebjerg and can be linked with Brattingsborg Manor to form a southern island cycling route.
Opening hours
Outer grounds open all day
Nearby sights
- Brattingsborg Manor
- Brundby Stubmølle
- Samsø Museum
- Samsø Energy Academy
- Ballen Harbour
- Sælvig
- Kanhave Canal
- Stavns Fjord