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# Langeoog

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Langeoog (Low German: Long Island) is an German Island in the North Sea.

Langeoog is about 10 kilometers long (from east to west), has a 14 kilometer long beach and covers an area of about 20 km². There are about 2000 people living on Langeoog.

Inselbahn Langeoog (Island's Rail)

## [edit] 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 kliometers long. The harbour of Langeoog is quite big. It was build 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 fihermen and the German Society for Rescuing Ship-Wreckers. There is also a little airfield on Langeoog.

## [edit] Landmarks

The Landmark of Langeoog is the Water-Tower, that was build in 1909 on top of an dune near to the village.

## [edit] 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.

Langeoog | Water-Tower | Way to the beach. | A thunderstorm over the island

## [edit] External Links

Official Homapage

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