Island places and lighthouses
From island town to wide views
Combine a walk through the island town with a break on the promenade. Borkum’s three lighthouses tell different chapters of maritime history. The New Lighthouse offers views over the town, dunes and sea; climbing it depends on current visitor access. Check opening information before making plans.
Discover the lighthousesJ.-H. Janßen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Island history at Dykhus
The Dykhus local history museum is near the Old Lighthouse. It brings the island’s past to life; its exhibits include a sperm-whale skeleton. Make a museum visit part of your plans in its own right, rather than simply a rainy-day fallback. Borkum.de provides current visitor and opening information.
Explore the local history museumTown centre, Ostland and Reede
The town centre brings together shops, lighthouses and easy access to the promenade. Ostland is a starting point for dune outings. At Reede, the harbour and island railway welcome arrivals; the national park ship adds a reason to return. When choosing accommodation, consider the routes you will use most: the beach in the morning, town in the evening or nature during the day.
Offizielle Borkumer Tourismusinformation