Climb the New Lighthouse
Borkum Stadt 1.5 hrs
Ascend Borkum's iconic red-and-white lighthouse for panoramic island and sea views.
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
German and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Borkum Stadt
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Round up or 5-10%
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
88 · Very good
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Food to try
Fischbrötchen
Ostfriesentee
Labskaus
Krabben
When to visit Borkum
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan20
Cold, windy, quiet
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Feb25
Cold, windy, damp
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Mar40
Chilly, awakening nature
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Apr60
Cool, breezy, spring
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May75
Mild, pleasant, green
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Jun85
Warm, sunny, busy
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Jul90
Warm, peak season
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Aug90
Warm, peak season
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Sept70
Mild, quiet, autumn
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Oct50
Cool, crisp, windy
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Nov30
Cold, damp, grey
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Dec25
Cold, festive, quiet
Things to do in Borkum
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Wadden Sea Mudflat Hiking
Wadden Sea 2.5 hrs
Discover the unique UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea ecosystem on a guided mudflat hike.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Relax on the Main Beach
Borkum Stadt 3 hrs
Enjoy the expansive sandy beaches, rent a beach chair, or swim in the North Sea.
Old Lighthouse (Alter Leuchtturm)
Borkum Stadt 1 hr
Visit Borkum's first lighthouse, a historic landmark with a rich past.
Kutterfahrt (Shrimp Fishing Trip)
Borkum Port 2 hrs
Experience traditional shrimp fishing on a cutter boat and taste fresh catches.
Any time of day
2 places
Visit Gezeitenland Wasser und Wellness
Borkum Stadt 3 hrs
Indulge in a spa day with seawater pools, saunas, and wellness treatments.
Explore by Island Railway (Borkumer Kleinbahn)
Island-wide 1 hr
Ride the historic narrow-gauge railway from the ferry port to Borkum town.
Practical ratings
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Near Borkum
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