Horse of Marken
At the very tip of the island of Marken peaks Marken's iconic lighthouse: Horse of Marken. Many have gone before you, so come along and shoot a beautiful picture!
Years ago, the iconic 1839 lighthouse was used to guide boaters from the Wadden Sea to Amsterdam. Since the Zuiderzee was closed off, the lighthouse is no longer used for major shipping, but only for inland and recreational navigation. This does not mean that the lighthouse has gone unnoticed. You might have seen the lighthouse passing by once in the commercials of Heineken, Sikkens, Samson shag or other big brands.
Today, the Horse of Marken can only be visited from outside, as the lighthouse is still inhabited. Special after all! Yet this does not make a visit any less worthwhile. The lighthouse is not one of the most photographed lighthouses in the Netherlands for nothing.
