Langeoog, Coastal spa island in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Langeoog extends over 19 square kilometers with a 14-kilometer beach along the North Sea, featuring sand dunes and salt marshes throughout its terrain.
First documented in 1398, the island experienced a major transformation during the Christmas storm tide of 1717, which divided it into three separate sections.
The island maintains East Frisian traditions through local festivals and customs, while its maritime heritage shapes the community's daily activities and celebrations.
Visitors reach the island via ferry from Bensersiel port and then take a dedicated island train that connects to the main settlement in seven minutes.
The absence of automobiles on Langeoog creates an environment where bicycles and walking paths dominate the transportation infrastructure.
Location: Wittmund
Inception: 1398
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Website: https://gemeinde.langeoog.de
GPS coordinates: 53.74833,7.47972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
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Water tower, Langeoog
247 m
Meierei Langeoog
7.6 km
Alte Inselkirche
14.4 km
Island church Langeoog
286 m
St. Magnus
14.2 km
Neuharlingersiel harbour
15.7 km
Moltke
16.1 km
St. Nikolaus
7.3 km
St.Peter church Spiekeroog
13.9 km
Strandhalle
312 m
Alte Inselkirche Baltrum
7.8 km
St. Nicholas Langeoog
489 m
Langeoog
118 m
Sielhof
15.7 km
Große Inselkirche
7.5 km
Petrikirche
11.2 km
Museum Leben am Meer
14 km
August-Gottschalk-Haus
14.4 km
Westerbur Church (Dornum)
10.1 km
Maria-Magdalena-Kirche
13.2 km
Rathaus Esens
14.3 km
Museum Altes Zollhaus
7.6 km
Ostfriesische Seemarsch zwischen Norden und Esens
9.9 km
Synagoge
14.4 km
Hydrographische Messstation Spiekeroog
12.6 km
Meerwasserfreibad Dornumersiel
7.7 km
Maritime Museum - Tourist service Langeoog
158 m
SindBad
7.3 kmReviews
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