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Borkum

Borkum is a town in Landkreis Leer district, Groningen, Netherlands of about 5,186 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 59 churches, 20 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Borkum Großer Leuchtturm, Menkemaborg and Inselkirche.

53.5809° N, 6.6915° EPop. 5,186

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see178
Notable68
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Borkum Großer Leuchtturm, beach near Borkum
Must-see

Borkum Großer Leuchtturm

Beach · 3 km · Hamburg

Menkemaborg, heritage site near Borkum
Must-see

Menkemaborg

Heritage site · 24 km · Groningen

Inselkirche, church near Borkum
Must-see

Inselkirche

Church · 29 km · Landkreis Aurich

Places near Borkum by type

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One day from Borkum

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

112 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Borkum
  2. Brauerplatenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Inselkirchechurch · 30 min
  4. Andreaskerkchurch · 30 min
  5. Menkemaborgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Borkumriff IVmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Borkum
Today’s loopBorkumStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Borkum?

Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (beach, about 3 km), Borkum (river spot, about 1 km), Quermarkenfeuer Düne Borkum (beach, about 2 km), Heimatmuseum Dykhus (museum, about 2 km), Old Lighthouse (attraction, about 2 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Borkum?

129 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Borkum?

Reformierte Kirche, about 2 km by road; Maria Meeresstern (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Borkum?

Rensumaborg, about 23 km by road; Menkemaborg (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Borkum?

Start in Borkum, visit Brauerplate, then Inselkirche, then Andreaskerk, then Menkemaborg, then Borkumriff IV, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.