Borkum Großer Leuchtturm
Borkum Großer Leuchtturm, Brick lighthouse in Borkum, Germany
The lighthouse reaches a height of 60 meters with its octagonal base leading to a round conical main section constructed entirely from red bricks.
Following the destruction of the previous structure by fire, construction workers completed this new lighthouse within six months during the summer of 1879.
The lighthouse functions as a maritime heritage site, demonstrating the evolution of German coastal navigation through its preserved architectural elements and technical features.
The lighthouse opens daily from June through September between 10:00 and 17:00, with reduced hours during winter months from November through February.
The lighthouse produces directional continuous light in three different colors - white, red, and green - guiding vessels through the Ems estuary.
Location: Borkum
Inception: 1879
Height: 60 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: brick
Address: Strandstraße, 26757 Borkum
Opening Hours: January-February Wednesday,Saturday,Sunday 14:00-16:00; March-May Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 11:00-16:00; June-September 10:00-17:00; October Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 11:00-16:00; November-December Wednesday,Saturday,Sunday 14:00-16:00
Phone: +4949227799
Email: info@borkum.de
GPS coordinates: 53.58876,6.66213
Latest update: October 25, 2025 10:52
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