Borkum

Built around an island settlement in the North Sea, Borkum grew into Germany’s westernmost East Frisian island town and a long-established seaside resort. The island lies between the open North Sea and the Wadden Sea, whose tidal flats form part of the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. Broad beaches and dune belts define the western shore, while salt marshes and mudflats shape the quieter eastern side. Borkum’s narrow-gauge railway links the harbour with the town, continuing a transport tradition central to island life. The red-and-white New Lighthouse, first lit in 1879, remains a familiar landmark. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Borkum and the East Frisian Islands.

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