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Things to see in Borkum (Germany): 12 places and when to go
Borkum is a town in Germany, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Architecture (4), Beaches (2). The best known are Lütje Hörn, Kachelotplate and Borkum Great Light. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.586, 6.6673
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Architecture (4) · Beaches (2) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 219 km as the crow flies
What to see in Borkum
The places in and around Borkum, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lütje HörnEast Frisian Island13 km
- KachelotplateSandbar in the North Sea13 km
- Borkum Great LightLighthouse in Borkum, Germany459 m
- Old Lighthouse BorkumFormer lighthouse and church steeple in Borkum, Germany305 m
- Light Vessel BorkumriffMuseum ship in Borkum, Germany5.9 km
- Light Beacon FischerbaljeLighthouse in Lower Saxony, Germany4.9 km
- Kleiner Leuchtturm (Borkum)Lighthouse in Lower Saxony, Germany809 m
- St. Maria Meeresstern (Borkum)Church building in Borkum, Germany298 m
- Reformierte KircheChurch building in Borkum, Germany146 m
- Heimatmuseum BorkumLocal museum in Borkum, Germany364 m
- Nordsee-Aquarium BorkumWith kids · Wildlife684 m
- WaddenWandelenNetwork of hiking trails (streekpad) in the Netherlands and Germany3.4 km
When to go to Borkum
The best time to visit Borkum is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:45
- FebPossible9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:40
- JunBest time16:46
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:14
- NovPossible8:15
- DecBest time7:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. In June, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Borkum
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 219 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Norderney11 places35 km
- Emden40 places44 km
- Dornum23 places52 km
- Großefehn15 places66 km
- Papenburg33 places75 km
- Jever31 places82 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Borkum?
The best known: Lütje Hörn, Kachelotplate, Borkum Great Light, Old Lighthouse Borkum, Light Vessel Borkumriff. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Borkum?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.
How do you get to Borkum?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 219 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Borkum as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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