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Pilsum Lighthouse

Krummhörn, Germany

Views

A small yellow-and-red striped tower on the dike, made famous by an Otto Waalkes comedy. Walk up the grassy dike for views over the Ems estuary.

Nearest town
Krummhörn, Germany
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
53.4938, 7.0535

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping am DeichCampsite
    8 km from Pilsum Lighthouse · 335 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Womopark-NorddeichMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Pilsum Lighthouse · 44 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Emder Kanu ClubCampsite
    16 km from Pilsum Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Großes MeerCampsite
    18 km from Pilsum Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz Alter Emder BinnenhafenMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Pilsum Lighthouse · 35 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperplaats EemsdijkMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Pilsum Lighthouse · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Pilsum Lighthouse?

Pilsum Lighthouse is in Krummhörn, Germany, at GPS 53.4938, 7.0535. It is about 3 km from Greetsiel.

Can you camp near Pilsum Lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camper Welcome, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Pilsum Lighthouse?

Pilsum Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: East Frisia’s Wadden coast: harbours and lighthouses.

What is there to see near Pilsum Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Norddeich Seal Station (16 km), Seal Centre Pieterburen (41 km), Dwingelderveld National Park (89 km) and Eise Eisinga Planetarium (106 km).

When is the best time to visit Pilsum Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)