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You love the coziness of candlelight and would love to put a few candles in every room. But is that too risky for you if you have small children or pets? So that you don’t have to do without candlelight, just put LED candles. The cozy flickering light looks like the flame of a candle, but does not require any flame or heat.

What are LED candles?

LED candles are battery-operated candles with an LED light source. They look like real candles and can be a good, safe alternative. Some LED candles are made of real wax and look deceptively real thanks to a flickering, moving flame. Because they are very safe, you can also use LED candles anywhere where open flames are not allowed.

Candlelight in different shapes: These models are available

Just like real candles, LED candles also come in different shapes.

LED candles

Taper candles are narrow, long LED candles that you usually use with candlesticks. You can place them on your dining table or dresser as a beautiful decoration . Candles that look as if the wax has already leaked are particularly romantic. You can also use them as candles for the candle arch.

LED pillar candles

Pillar candles have a larger diameter of around 7 to 8 cm and can therefore stand on their own without a candlestick. You can use them as LED candles for the Advent wreath, for example , or put them in lanterns. They come in different colors and designs. Pillar candles that have an unevenly shaped edge and therefore look like real wax candles that have burned for a few hours look particularly realistic.

LED tealight holder

Tea lights with LED function are intended for tea light holders and glasses – but you can also just set them up as they are. You can also light paper lanterns with LED tea lights without using fire and therefore safely. You often get these candles in a set, similar to real tea lights.

LED candles for outdoors

LED candles for outdoor use include primarily LED grave candles. Grave candles are closed candles with a lid. A real flame is protected from the wind by the lid and does not go out so easily, but LED versions are also designed this way. When they switch on automatically, a light shines regularly for your loved ones who have passed away. Candles for outdoors often have a weatherproof plastic coating.

LED decorative candles

Decorative candles come in various shapes, for example with pictures of dogs and cats on the outside or in the shape of a Christmas tree or a flower. Because LED candles, unlike real candles, do not leak and do not generate heat, you are free to decorate as you wish and do not need to worry about a fireproof surface.

Additional extras: the various functions

In addition to the fireless candlelight, LED candles have other advantages.

• LED candles with a timer automatically turn on and off at a set time. You don’t have to turn them on manually and you may be able to enjoy candlelight when you get home from work.
• You can turn LED candles with remote control on and off conveniently from your sofa.
• In models with candle holders, the stand is usually attached directly to the candle and cleverly hides the required battery. You then don’t need to worry about finding a suitable stand.
• You can simply blow out candles with a blow-out function, just like real candles. The highlight: LED candles that can be blown out also light up again when you blow on them.
• You can adjust models with different shades of white to suit your needs, i.e. make the white tone warmer or cooler.
• LED candles with flickering mode simulate the natural movement of a real flame. Fire does not glow evenly, but flickers depending on the air flow and oxygen supply.
• LED candles with a moving flame have a mechanism that allows the artificial flame to move slightly back and forth, just like real candles that get a little airflow or wind.
• With versions that have a dimmer, you can regulate the brightness and thus determine your desired atmosphere.
• Most models run on batteries. The LED candles can be recharged via a USB port, which is very practical.

Conclusion: LED candles are safe lighting

LED candles are a fire-free alternative to real candles and often have other great features, such as a timer or a dimming function. You can use these safe candles where open flames are not allowed or where you don’t feel safe using real candles.

• For the dining table, we recommend taper candles in beautiful candlesticks. The flickering function, moving flame and blow-out function create a real candlelight feeling.
• There are matching pillar candles for the Advent wreath . They can be switched on and off with a remote control, and the Advent wreath can also easily be hung from the ceiling.
• For tealight holders , especially those made of paper, we recommend LED tealights.
• LED candles with a timer function are ideal for outdoors and in cemeteries. They light up at the same time every day.