Rheinquelle Lighthouse

Ten-meter-high replica of the former Hoek van Holland lighthouse situated at an altitude of 2,046 meters. Originally erected in 2010 as a marketing initiative, it now serves as a cultural landmark and the only lighthouse in the Alps. Read more…

Admission

General CHF 100.00

Interior access requires a lighthouse key, provided for a minimum donation of 100 CHF to the foundation.

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Standing at 10 meters high, this structure is a replica of the former Hoek van Holland lighthouse and is recognized as the only lighthouse in the Alps. It was erected in 2010 as a marketing initiative and is currently managed by the Stiftung Leuchtturm Rheinquelle. The site functions as a cultural landmark situated at an altitude of 2,046 meters.

Access to the interior is possible for those who become a lighthouse key holder. The monument serves as a unique mountain landmark and was originally conceived as a tourist attraction before transitioning into a foundation-managed cultural site.