Borkum is a beautiful island with an oceanic climate in the middle of the North Sea.
Located more than 20 kilometers from the German coast, Borkum offers a wonderful escape from everyday life and is the only East Frisian island that enjoys an oceanic climate year-round, as it is completely surrounded by seawater and rich in iodine.
The Gulf Stream ensures moderate temperatures, so summers on Borkum aren’t too hot and winters are never very cold. An oceanic climate, endless sandy beaches, and a charming little island town with a diverse cultural scene: Borkum offers everything you need for a perfectly well-rounded North Sea vacation all year round.
The distance to the Dutch coast is about 12 kilometers as the crow flies. It is about 20 kilometers to the German mainland. The town of Borkum has about 5,200 residents and is the westernmost town in Lower Saxony (source: Wikipedia).
Traffic on the island is restricted; within the town limits, you may only drive to your vacation apartment on the day of arrival and the day of departure. After that, you can park your vehicle in the free island parking lot (about a 3-minute walk from the Gertje Apartment).