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Kleiner Leuchtturm, Borkum

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Kleiner Leuchtturm, Borkum

Facts and practical information

The Little Lighthouse Borkum stands on a ten-meter-high dune on the southwest side of Borkum and is one of three lighthouses on Borkum. It was built in 1888/1889 as a leading light for the two approach fairways of the Ems, the Hubertgat and the Westerems. It officially went into service on October 1, 1891 and was decommissioned in the summer of 2003.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°34'43"N, 6°40'1"E
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Süderstraße 70Borkum Germany

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Kleiner Leuchtturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borkum Großer Light, Maria Meeresstern, Christ Church, Gedenkstein für die auf Borkum ermordeten Soldaten der US-Airforce.

  • borkum grosser light0.7 miN
    Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

    Borkum Großer Light, Borkum

    19 min walk • Borkum Great Light, also known as Borkum Neuer Light, is an active lighthouse on the island of Borkum, Leer district, state of Lower Saxony, Germany.

  • maria meeresstern borkum0.7 miN
    Church

    Maria Meeresstern, Borkum

    18 min walk • Maria Meeresstern is the Roman Catholic church on the East Frisian island of Borkum.

  • christ church borkum0.7 miN
    Church

    Christ Church, Borkum

    19 min walk • Christ Church in Borkum is the Evangelical Lutheran house of worship on the otherwise largely Reformed East Frisian island. It was built in 1899.

  • gedenkstein fur die auf borkum ermordeten soldaten der us airforce0.7 miN
    Memorial

    Gedenkstein für die auf Borkum ermordeten Soldaten der US-Airforce, Borkum

    19 min walk • Fliegermorde is the term used to describe the killing of downed or emergency-landed Allied aircrews in the final stages of World War II, in violation of international law. The vast majority of the perpetrators were local functionaries of the NSDAP...

  • reformed church borkum0.6 miN
    Church

    Reformed Church, Borkum

    15 min walk • The Reformed Church on the island of Borkum is a historic church in East Frisia. The church was built from 1896 to 1897 in historicist style, blending elements of Art Nouveau and Gothic Revival.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kleiner Leuchtturm?

Nearby attractions include Reformed Church, Borkum (15 min walk), Maria Meeresstern, Borkum (18 min walk), Christ Church, Borkum (19 min walk), Borkum Großer Light, Borkum (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit lower saxony Lower Saxony region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Germany.

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