Borkum is a seaside resort and climatic health resort situated on the island of the same name in the East Frisian Archipelago. It is famous for its beautiful, clean beaches and an excellent climate that favors the treatment of respiratory diseases.
The city is small, and practically the entire island is within its borders. It has a sandy beach of several kilometers, where you can meet seals, dunes and meadows where orchids bloom in summer. The entire island and the surrounding archipelago can be viewed from the viewing platform of the New Borkum Lighthouse.
A lot of historic buildings have been preserved in the town, with a church and an old lighthouse at the forefront. You can learn about the history of the island at the Borkum Dykhus History Museum. A big attraction of Korkum is the narrow-gauge railway, thanks to which you can reach every corner of the island.
People vacationing in Borkum have at their disposal a well-organized beach, as well as water equipment rentals and good catering facilities. A modern attraction is the Aquarium, where you can see fish and other marine animals from the North Sea basin.
