East Frisian Islands

 
The seven East Frisian islands of Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Baltrum, Langeoog, Spiekeroog and Wangerooge, which extend in a chain between the Ems and Weser estuaries, are now popular seaside resorts. Cars are allowed only on Borkum and Norderney.

Borkum

Borkum, lying 12km/7.5mi off the coast (ferry service from Emden), is the most westerly and the largest of the East Frisian Islands (8km/5mi by 4km/2.5mi). At the west end is the town of Borkum, a seaside resort with a Kurhalle, a seafront promenade, two beaches (Nordstrand and Südstrand, part of which is a bird sanctuary), sea-water baths (artificial waves) and a 63m/207ft high lighthouse. In the eastern half of the island is the village of Ostend. There is a light railroad from the harbor to the town of Borkum.

Lütje Hörn

To the east of Borkum is the Lütje Hörn sand bank (bird sanctuary).

Juist

East of Borkum is Juist (ferry from Norden-Norddeich), a long narrow island (17km/10.5mi long by up to 500m/550yds across) which is a popular holiday resort (no cars). The beautiful sandy beach on the north coast (Nordstrand) has a fringe of dunes.

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