Netherlands Paard van Marken

The lighthouse ‘Paard van Marken’ (Horse of Marken, somehow resembling a horse in its current shape) was built in 1839 by J. Valk. A primitive tower had been on the location since the early 18th century; the current lighthouse is declared a national monument in 1970. The tower is 16 meters tall and has a light range of 16,7 Km. Every night its light shines over the IJsselmeer. Nowadays it functions for the inland shipping and for personal boats.

The lighthouse the the most iconic and probably the most photographed lighthouse in the Netherlands. It is situated at the eastern end of the Marken penninsula on the Markermeer (hence its attractivenes at sunrise) and is accessible on foot (about a good 20/25 minutes walk from the village) or by bycicle. The road is staight and flat but the scenery is Dutch landscape at its best.

In view of the situation of the Lighthouse at the far eastern end of the Peninsula, this spot is particularly suitable for sunrise.
A tripod and a 24-70mm plus NDs will do.

There's a 25-30 minute walk to the far end of the Peninsula. No cars are allowed on Marken except for the locals.
If you come by car, there is a paid parking lot from 09:00-20:00 hours: 9 euros per day or Eur.3 per hour.