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Borkum

Borkum

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Borkum, Germany’s westernmost East Frisian island, is a place where the North Sea’s raw beauty meets a rich maritime heritage. The island is renowned for its vast tidal flats, part of the UNESCO-listed Wattenmeer (Wadden Sea), a unique ecosystem shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides. This protected area stretches along the North Sea coast, offering unparalleled opportunities for nature observation, birdwatching, and guided mudflat hikes.

The island’s history is deeply tied to the sea, reflected in its historic lighthouses. The Alte Leuchtturm (Old Lighthouse) and the Neuer Leuchtturm (New Lighthouse), also known as the Großer Leuchtturm, stand as silent sentinels guiding ships along the coast. Nearby, the Kleiner Leuchtturm (Small Lighthouse) adds to the maritime landscape, while the Borkumriff IV commemorates the island’s long tradition of maritime signaling. The Drinkeldodenkarkhof, or "Cemetery of the Drowned," serves as a poignant reminder of the island’s stormy past, where victims of shipwrecks were laid to rest.

Beyond its natural and historical allure, Borkum offers cultural landmarks such as the Maria Meeresstern Catholic Church and the Christuskirche, an evangelical-lutheran church built in 1899. The Reformierte Kirche, constructed between 1896 and 1897, and the Heimatmuseum Dykhus provide further insight into the island’s heritage. For panoramic views, the Hooge Hörn viewpoint offers vistas of the surrounding islands, including Memmert and Juist, though caution is advised during high tide due to the challenging terrain.

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  • Heimatmuseum Dykhus

    Heimatmuseum Dykhus

    Das Heimatmuseum Dykhus (= Deichhaus) liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe des Alten Leuchtturmes auf der Nordseeinsel Borkum. Der Heimatverein der I...

  • Maria Meeresstern

    Maria Meeresstern

    Maria Meeresstern ist die römisch-katholische Kirche auf der ostfriesischen Insel Borkum.

  • Neuapostolische Kirche

    Neuapostolische Kirche

  • Reformierte Kirche (Borkum)

    Reformierte Kirche (Borkum)

    Die Reformierte Kirche auf der Insel Borkum ist eine historische Kirche in Ostfriesland. Die Kirche wurde von 1896 bis 1897 in historistisch...

  • Grenzpolizeinebenstelle Borkum

  • ehem. Wasserturm

  • ehemalige Signalstelle

  • Galerie am Meer

  • Lustkutter Aegir

  • Nordsee-Aquarium Borkum

  • Wassermuseum Borkum

  • Zaun aus Walkinnladen

  • Achilleion

  • Aggregat 2 Startrampe

  • Anker

  • Deichscharte

  • Die drei Badenden

  • Franzosenschanze

  • Grüne Boje

  • Grüner Strand

  • Hochzeitsbrunnen

  • Kleines Kaap

  • Kurpark in den Westdünen

  • Mittelhaus

  • Rote Boje

  • Überreste Batterie Hänisch

  • Walinsel

  • Zaun aus Walkinnladen

  • Tourist-Information

  • Aussichtsdüne

  • Aussichtsdüne Ostland

  • Aussichtsplattform Nationalpark

  • Duala Aussichtsdüne

  • Hermannshöhe

  • Hooge Hörn

  • Nordwestlichster Punkt Deutschlands

  • Wattwanderungen Peter de Buhr

Upcoming Events

07. Aug 2026

BEACH DAYS BORKUM 2026

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07. Aug 2026

Beach Days Borkum 2026: CLUESO - DEJA-VU SUMMER TOUR

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09. Aug 2026

BEACH DAYS BORKUM 2026 - Borkum Olé

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10. Aug 2026

BEACH DAYS BORKUM 2026 - TKKG Live-Hörspiel

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Around Borkum

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Getting there

Rail & public transport near the centre

  • Neuer Deich about 0.8 km from the centre
  • Reedestraße/Ostfriesenstraße about 1.8 km from the centre
  • Wattenmeer about 2.1 km from the centre
  • Commandeurstrate/Reedestraße about 2.2 km from the centre
  • Flugplatz about 2.2 km from the centre
  • Olde Dünen/FKK-Strand about 2.3 km from the centre
  • Ostfriesenstraße/Bantjedünen about 2.3 km from the centre
  • Altenwohnungen/Wilhelm-Feldhoff-Straße about 2.3 km from the centre
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