In 2020 a new powerful LED light source was installed in the existing lantern along with a new electronic control system. , it is the most powerful LED-lighthouse light in the world with an intensity of 2,100,000 candela. Current status The lighthouse is still in use as an aid to navigation and managed by Estonian Maritime Administration. Its future is also ensured by its status as a protected cultural monument. Due to its enduring popularity and memorable shape, it is often used as a symbol of Hiiumaa. A major tourist attraction, the tower has been open for tourists since 1999. Together with the nearby Ristna lighthouse, the Kõpu Lighthouse was commemorated on a postage stamp in 2000. See also List of lighthouses in Estonia Notes References External links Papermodel of Kõpu lighthouse Lighthouses completed in 1531 Lighthouses in Estonia Buildings and structures in Hiiu County Hiiumaa Parish Tourist attractions in Hiiu County 1531 establishments in Europe