The largest island by surface area is Borkum, located at the western end of the chain; the other six inhabited islands are from west to east: Juist, Norderney with the largest town in the islands, Baltrum, Langeoog, Spiekeroog and Wangerooge.
Pindalalt suurim saar on Borkum, mis paikneb aheliku läänepoolses otsas; teised kuus asustatud saart läänest itta on: Juist, Norderney koos suurima asulaga saartel, Baltrum, Langeoog, Spiekeroog ja Wangerooge.