Borkum
Germany's largest East Frisian Island by area, Borkum sits in the Wadden Sea off Lower Saxony and has built its economy almost entirely around tourism since beach holidays took hold around 1830. The island holds state recognition as a North Sea health resort, with spa facilities spread across the town. Parts of the island and the adjacent tidal flats fall within the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, which forms part of the broader UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea.
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- Population5,186
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 34 km21 mi
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Borkum: quick answers
Where is Borkum?
Borkum is in Germany, about 41 km26 miles in a straight line from Groningen.
How do you get to Borkum?
The nearest airport is Borkum (BMK), about 8 min away by road. The nearest train station is Borkum-Reede, about 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Borkum?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is August, with about 106 mm4.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Borkum?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 16 restaurants, 6 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.