The North Sea island of Borkum is a stunning vacation destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure and relaxation. Located in the North Sea, the island is a hidden gem that should be on every traveler's bucket list.
The island is home to miles of sandy beaches, dunes and lush greenery, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. The island is vibrant, breezy and full of life. There are plenty of leisure activities to experience on Borkum. Visitors can stroll along the beach promenade or experience the exciting high ropes course. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy kite surfing, windsurfing and kayaking.
The island offers a range of accommodation options for vacations on the North Sea, from camping to cottages and luxury hotels. Many of the hotels offer stunning views of the sea and are just a stone's throw from the beach.
The ferry is the most direct connection from the German mainland to the North Sea island of Borkum and offers an exciting and lively way to explore the marine world of the North Sea.
As soon as you step aboard, you'll feel the energy and excitement of your fellow passengers, all looking forward to arriving on this idyllic island. The Borkum ferry itself is a marvel of modern technology with spacious seating areas, panoramic views, and even an onboard bar and restaurant perfect for a quick snack or refreshing drink.
As you sail towards Borkum, the breathtaking beauty of the North Sea surrounds you and you can occasionally watch seabirds from the deck.
Are you looking for a perfect North Sea vacation on Borkum to refresh your mind and soul? Then Borkum is the place for you! This island off the German coast offers a variety of attractions that will captivate you. Start your trip with a visit to the famous and picturesque lighthouse that towers over the island.
As the largest of the East Frisian Islands, Borkum lies far out in the Ems estuary. Its proximity to the warm Gulf Stream makes it the only German island with a mild offshore climate.
Here you will find wild, unspoiled nature and the amenities of a small town side by side in a very small space. Health and relaxation are very important on this North Sea island.
Large parts of the North Sea island belong to the "Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park". Accordingly protected, nature can develop freely. During a guided mudflat hike, guests experience the vastness and tranquility of this unique landscape.
As a state-recognized North Sea health resort, Borkum places an emphasis on offering cures, wellness and healthy, active relaxation.
The journey to the island is made by car ferry from Emden. Who can do without the car in his North Sea vacation, uses the offered parking lots at the port of Emden. Otherwise, the car can also be taken along.
For all vacationers who are looking for something special, the shipping company "AG-Ems" offers a high-speed catamaran that lets you jet through the North Sea at 40 knots in just under an hour. Several times a day you can reach the island by plane, also from Emden.
Once you arrive on Borkum, the last few kilometers into town are a comfortable ride on the island train. Enjoy the first impression of the vastness and naturalness of this East Frisian island.
Whether family vacation or romance for two, the Borkum offers suitable sights for everyone.
Children will love the huge sandy beach on the north side! Build castles, look for crabs and swim in the North Sea. The cozy beach chairs provide protection from wind and sun.
The extensive dune landscape in the east invites you to explore it by bike. Well-developed cycling and hiking trails lead to the eastern end. From the viewing platform standing on a hill, you can see the neighboring islands of Juist and Memmert.
For an unforgettable panoramic view, the 60-meter high "New Lighthouse" is not to be overlooked. After a strenuous 308 steps, you will be rewarded with a view of the entire island and the "UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea".
In the newly opened North Sea Aquarium you will learn about the rich biodiversity that has settled around the island.
The island museum "Dykhus" shows Borkum's past as a whaling settlement. Particularly impressive is the 15-meter-long original sperm whale skeleton, which can be marveled at in the adjacent Whale House.
In the unique adventure pool "Gezeitenland" even rainy days or winter vacations can be spent in real North Sea water. A large pool landscape with whitewater channel, water slide and various saunas, as well as wellness and thalasso area complete the offer.
Leisurely strolling and shopping is possible in the pedestrian zones every day. Restaurants and tea rooms invite you to linger here or directly on the beach. Let a real East Frisian introduce you to the secrets of the tea ceremony and watch one of the atmospheric sunsets on the west beach of Borkum at the end of the day.
Vacation with attention to detail offers the Hotel "Tide 42 on New Street No. 42. Centrally located, you can reach most beaches and sights in a few minutes walk.
Excellent for a family vacation are the Vacation apartments Jytte. They are located in the green heart of the island at the beginning of the dunes on the road "Bantjedünen No. 25".
