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Island and municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany
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Borkum is the biggest of the East Frisian Islands by area and the second most populous. The town of Borkum stretches across the entire island, which, as a state-approved North Sea health resort, has numerous spa facilities. Borkum is part of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park
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Old Lighthouse
Has a viewing platform 150 steps up.
New Lighthouse
Has a viewing platform at 319 steps altitude which can be visited daily during the summer season.
Small Lighthouse / Electric Lighthouse
Built in 1890, 27 m high, 15-minute walk from the centre of town.
Should the weather not permit swimming in the North Sea, this indoor pool might just do the trick.
A youth hostel with over 700 beds.
Has an on-site minimart, a sauna solarium and gym.
Surrounded by meadows and dunes in a rather secluded location.
By boat
By train
Even though Borkum may have one major downside for train travel, namely several kilometres of sea surrounding the island, the ferry harbours of Emden and Eemshaven can be reached via train.
By bus
There are buses that are run, like the railway, by Borkumer Kleinbahn.
By car
Unlike all other East Frisian Islands except Norderney, Borkum does not ban cars.
By bike
As the island is rather flat, the only thing standing between you and enjoyable bike trips are the persistent westerly winds.
On foot
The settlement is small enough to be walkable even for the moderately fit and the size and general flatness of the island should not pose a challenge for those who intend to walk the length and…
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