has been guiding nighttime shipping around the East Frisian Islands for over 130 years. But it also provides valuable services during the day. With its 60,3 meters height, the New Leuchtturm guests a wonderful view – over the island town, the dune landscape Borkums, that UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea and the open North Sea. It was built in 1879 within six months. 308 steps lead up to the viewing platform. Another seven steps lead up to the lighthouse, which serves as a nighttime guide for ships sailing along the Ems estuary. The tower stands on the west side of the North Sea island. Borkum and is thus the westernmost Leuchtturm Germany.
Contact:
Strandstraße, 26757 Borkum
Telephone: 04922 - 9330
Email: leuchtturm@borkum.de
Tickets are available online at Ascent to the new Leuchtturm or directly on site.
OPENING HOURS
until February 28th
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat, Sun & Holidays:
14.00 am - 16.30 pm
March 01th to 20st
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat, Sun & Holidays:
14.00 p.m. - 17.00 p.m.
from March 21th
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays
14.00 p.m. - 17.00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday preferably open for groups of 10 or more people, prior registration required at leuchtturm@borkum.de is asked.
Last ascent possible 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission
Adults from 14 years 4,00 €
Children from 4 years 2,00 €
Only debit card payments are accepted! Cash payments are possible at the tourist information office.
MAGIC LIGHTS WITH MULLED WINE STAND
December 08, 2025 & January 05, 2026
16.00 am - 22.00 pm
Admission: 5,00 euros
In bad weather, the new Leuchtturm closed for security reasons.
