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Kollicker Ort Lighthouse: Spectacular dismantling completed by helicopter!
The Kollicker Ort lighthouse on Rügen was dismantled after 120 years of coastal protection - a spectacular helicopter operation.
Kollicker Ort Lighthouse: Spectacular dismantling completed by helicopter!
The coastline of Rügen has lost a well-known landmark: the lighthouse at Kollicker Ort was dismantled in a spectacular operation after more than 120 years of service. The tower, which weighs around seven tons, was successfully dismantled using a heavy-duty helicopter. While the work on the steep chalk cliff near Sassnitz took three weeks, the challenge of dismantling it turned out to be extremely complex. Ultimately, the lighthouse was in acute danger of collapsing due to the progressive retreat of the coast and therefore had to be demolished. The Uckermark Kurier reports that the lighthouse was technically decommissioned in July 2025.
Rügen's coastal history is inextricably linked to this building. The lighthouse, built in 1904, was an important cross-marking light for the port of Sassnitz and also served as an orientation light for the Prorer Wiek. Its conical copper roof with a compass rose was not only a striking element, but also a reliable aid for sailors navigating the often confusing Baltic Sea. The head of the Baltic Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority (WSA), Stefan Grammann, emphasized that the dismantling was successfully completed under the demanding conditions of the steep and impassable terrain.
Precautionary measures and challenges
Many precautions were necessary before dismantling could begin. Weeks of preparation were required to ensure the safety of the operation. At the same time, three cardinal buoys were laid off the coast in order to reorganize shipping during the work and not to endanger shipping. Sailors were encouraged to remove the beacon from their charts as it is now history. The removal of the individual segments of the lighthouse with the AS 332 L1/L Super Puma helicopter was a logistical masterpiece that deserves special respect.
But what will happen to the building site now? The dismantling of the lighthouse at Kollicker Ort represents not only an end, but also a new beginning. The region will have to get used to the changed coastline in the coming years. The Waterways and Shipping Authority has made the need for this measure clear: The ongoing erosion process on the coast requires sustainable solutions and responsible use of valuable maritime resources.
What will happen next with the coast and the traditional buildings remains exciting. The NDR will continue to monitor and report on developments around the Baltic Sea. The Kollicker Ort lighthouse may now be gone, but its story lives on - in the memories of sailors and the people who live along the coast.