Langeoog

Langeoog (English: "Long Island") is a German island in the North Sea.

Langeoog is about  long (from east to west). It covers an area of about . There are about 2000 people living on Langeoog.

Langeoog has a beach that is  long.

Traffic
Cars are not allowed to drive on Langeoog. People on the Island use bikes. The port and the village are linked with a small railway, the so-called "Inselbahn" (Island's Rail). The Railway is about 2.4 kilometers long.
The harbour of Langeoog is quite big. It was built in World War II by the German Navy. Today the harbour is used by ferries, that connect Langoog with the harbour of Bensersiel on the coast. The Langeoog harbour is also used by sailors, some fishermen and the German Society for Rescuing Ship-Wreckers.
There is also a little airfield on Langeoog.

Landmarks
The landmark of Langeoog is the Water-Tower, that was built in 1909 on top of a dune near the village.

 Tourism 
Tourism is the main source of income for Langeoog's economy. There are several hotels. The youth hostel can be found several kilometers outside the village.

References

 Other websites 

 Official site 
 Langeoog Island Ferry 
 Langeoog Online - Travel and Tourism Directory 
 Online Magazine Langeoog  

Category:Islands of Lower Saxony
Category:Towns in Lower Saxony