Spiekeroog

Spiekeroog
Municipality
Aerial view of Spiekeroog from the west
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Spiekeroog within Wittmund district
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Coordinates: 53°46′19″N 7°41′49″E / 53.77194°N 7.69694°E / 53.77194; 7.69694
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
District	Wittmund
Government
• Mayor (2021–26)	Patrick Kösters[1]
Area
• Total	18.25 km2 (7.05 sq mi)
Elevation	3 m (10 ft)
Population  (2022-12-31)[2]
• Total	841
• Density	46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	26474
Dialling codes	0 49 76
Vehicle registration	WTM
Website	www.spiekeroog.de

Spiekeroog is one of the East Frisian Islands, off the North Sea coast of Germany. It is situated between Langeoog to its west, and Wangerooge to its east. The island belongs to the district of Wittmund, in Lower Saxony in Germany. The only village on the island is also called Spiekeroog. The island is part of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park.

Spiekeroog covers an area of 18.25 km², the shortest distance to the mainland is 5.7 km. The island is, with the exception of electric mini cars and fire and rescue vehicles, free of cars. A daily ferry service from the harbour of Neuharlingersiel connects the island with the German mainland. The island is separated from neighbouring Wangerooge by a gat known as the Harle.

The origin of the name "Spiekeroog" is disputed. Today, most of its people tend to believe that it is a translation of "storage island".