Oland (Frisian island)

Oland (Frisian island)
Oland as seen from the harbour

Oland (Danish: Øland, North Frisian: Ualöönist) is a small hallig which is connected by a narrow gauge railway to the mainland and to hallig Langeneß.

Germany's smallest lighthouse is located here, being also the only one with a thatched roof.

Coordinates: 54°40′39″N 8°42′14″E / 54.6775°N 8.70389°E / 54.6775; 8.70389



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