Designed by architect Niels Sigfred Nebelong, it was brought into operation on 1 November 1858.

[3] The Skagen Lighthouse which replaced it consists of an unpainted round brick tower with a lantern and gallery, reaching a height of 46 m (151 ft).

When it was built it was more or less at the centre of the Skagen Odde peninsula, but as a result of coastal erosion, it is now very near the Kattegat coast to the southeast.

Today there is a 400-watt sodium lamp which every four seconds can be seen up to 37 kilometres (20 nautical miles) away.

[6] Skagen and the Grenen area is known for its wide range of migrating birds, so the lighthouse is a perfect place for birdwatching.