Borkum, Coastal spa municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany.
The municipality spans across 30.6 square kilometers on the largest of the East Frisian Islands, bordered by the North Sea and Wadden Sea.
The area originated from two separate islands that merged in 1863, forming what was previously known as Burchana fabaria during ancient Roman times.
The maritime heritage of Borkum manifests through its traditional festivals, lighthouses, and the narrow-gauge railway that connects the harbor to the town.
Visitors reach the island via regular ferry services from Emden, Germany, or Eemshaven, Netherlands, with most areas remaining car-free for environmental protection.
The island maintains a distinct microclimate influenced by the Gulf Stream, creating weather patterns that differ from mainland Germany throughout the year.
Location: Leer
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: https://stadt-borkum.de
GPS coordinates: 53.58806,6.66972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
Kachelotplate
9.7 km
Borkum Großer Leuchtturm
507 m
Old Lighthouse Borkum
62 m
Kleiner Leuchtturm
1.1 km
St. Maria Meeresstern (Borkum)
233 m
Reformierte Kirche
133 m
Goliath
17.4 km
Küstenmuseum Juist
21.7 km
Christuskirche
628 m
Light Beacon Fischerbalje
4.9 km
Eemshaven
17.9 km
Haus Teerling
188 m
Borkum Düne lighthouse
1 km
Borkum war memorial
409 m
Emder kaap
8.1 km
Großes Kaap
743 m
Villa Victoria
725 m
Villaboerderij met voorhuis in eclectische stijl, schuur, bijschuur en stookhok
18.5 km
Dwarsweg 34, Uithuizermeeden
16.9 km
Ottema
18.7 km
Oude Dijk 1, Uithuizen
18.9 km
Westerstede, Uithuizen
16.1 km
M.H. Trompstraat 13, Roodeschool
19.6 km
Emmich Memorial
3.4 km
Voorm. waterschapshuis annex sluiswachterswoning (na 1882: molenaarswoning)
17.5 km
Uitwateringssluis
17.4 km
Wasserturm Borkum
783 m
Kirchstraße 14
96 mReviews
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