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Germany·🌊 Coastal

Off the Lower Saxony coast in the North Sea, near the Dutch border. Borkum is the largest of the East Frisian Islands with an oceanic climate and wide sandy beaches. The car-free island offers wonderful walking trails through dune landscapes and is particularly suitable for allergy sufferers as a North Sea health resort.

What awaits you

BeachHikingActiveCampingNatureBy the seaPet-friendly

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Best time to visit

In August, water temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C — perfect for swimming.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
7°
Feb
8°
Mar
10°
Apr
14°
May
17°
Jun
19°
Jul
20°
Aug
18°
Sep
14°
Oct
10°
Nov
7°
Dec
Water temperature
6°
Jan
6°
Feb
7°
Mar
10°
Apr
14°
May
17°
Jun
19°
Jul
20°
Aug
19°
Sep
14°
Oct
10°
Nov
6°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
3h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
16d
Jan
14d
Feb
12d
Mar
13d
Apr
10d
May
10d
Jun
17d
Jul
10d
Aug
13d
Sep
16d
Oct
20d
Nov
18d
Dec

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Borkum as a Vacation Destination

Borkum is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 20°C.

Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are August with water temperatures up to 20°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan