This was in the year Opened in 1977 by Wilhelm Friedel. After the first few decades, the original building, which Ihno and Maria Oetjen took over in 1997, became too small. At that time, the city of Borkum decided on a completely new building, which is still preserved in the architecture of that time.
The total 16 aquariums were all installed and set up by hand. Using this approach, the habitats of the exhibited animals could be reproduced very closely to reality. This benefits both the creatures and the visitors, who get very convincing impressions of the living environment of the animals there.
Diversity of species and topics in the 16 pools
In the 16 large aquariums have found a home for a wide variety of sea creatures. These include umpteen types of fish, jellyfish or snails and mussels. But also very rare animals like spider crabs or melon jellyfish are to be examined here. The different themes of the pools are based on the actual conditions that can be found outside the North Sea Aquarium right in front of the door: in the North Sea itself. There are pools that are modeled on the mudflats, others that are modeled on the tidal creek or even a real harbor basin are.
Great diversity of species in the North Sea is shown
Jellyfish in the North Sea Aquarium
The enormous biodiversity of the North Sea, which is reflected here in this large aquarium, is a little surprising, not least because this is one of the busiest seas in the world.
And yet such a diverse living space has developed, that too diverse species produced has and can continue to keep alive. This ranges from the smallest microorganisms to large marine mammals. That’s why a visit to the North Sea Aquarium on Borkum also offers a number of different sizes of sea creatures that can be viewed in its 16 pools.
Current corona measures
So far, after the reopening of the North Sea Aquarium Borken wearing a mask (Medical or FFP2) compulsory during the visit.
In addition, due to the limited number of visitors, there may be waiting times at the entrance. Likewise, either one guest card or the islander proof of the island of Borkum required upon entry. (Source – Inlandstourismus Borkumonline retrieval on 19.10.21)
Visit information, prices, opening times
The following opening times are currently set: until the end of October, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November 1, 2021 until the Christmas break from December 19, 2021 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Prices for a visit to the North Sea Aquarium Borkum are 4.50 euros from 16 years, 3.50 euros for children from 4 to 15 years. Younger children have free entry. A family ticket for parents or grandparents with a maximum of two children costs EUR 14.50, each additional child EUR 2. Groups of 10 or more can be admitted for EUR 3.50 per head. Guided tours are possible for groups of 20 or more, but only by prior arrangement.
The is also particularly worth mentioning Accessibility of the North Sea Auarium. This applies to guests with visual, hearing or walking impairments as well as to guests with cognitive impairments. The approximately 700 meter long path from the bus station is easy to drive on and has no inclines or declines.
Web links: Nordsee-aquarium