Name and Location

The Neuer Leuchtturm, also known as the Great Lighthouse of Borkum, is an active coastal lighthouse and public viewing tower located in Strandstraße 28, 26757 Borkum, Leer (Ostfriesland), Lower Saxony, Germany. The coordinates are 53.5887593 N, 6.6621342 E.

Construction and History

The Neuer Leuchtturm was built in the late 19th century, replacing an earlier tower. The exact date of construction is not specified. The lighthouse is a masonry tower made of brick or stone with a lantern and gallery.

Architecture and Materials

The tower stands at a height of 60 meters above ground and 63 meters above sea level, with a focal height of 63 meters. Secondary lights were installed at a height of 46 meters.

Light and Navigation

The main light is characterized by a group-flashing sequence of two white flashes every 12 seconds, visible up to 24 nautical miles. The secondary sector lights are fixed and colored white, red, or green, with ranges of 19-15 nautical miles, visible in specific sectors.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is open to the public and offers panoramic viewing gallery at the top. Entrance fees apply (€2.50 for adults, €1.50 for children 4-14, free for under 4 years). Opening hours vary seasonally, with stairs-only access (no wheelchair accessibility).

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers sweeping views of the Wadden Sea National Park and North Sea horizon. Visitors can also enjoy close proximity to Borkum's sandy beachfront, beach promenade, and seaside spa facilities.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated and operates without resident keepers. It remains in service as an official aid to navigation, with no publicly listed AIS or radar installations.

Further Information

For more information, please refer to German Wikipedia (de:Neuer_Leuchtturm_Borkum), Wikidata (Q522946), and the nautical chart reference B 0970.