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Borderlive Europe
Visit the external borders of the European Union.
Document your presence.
The project
What is Borderlive Europe?
Borderlive Europe is a participatory project focused on the external borders of the European Union.
It allows individuals to visit these borders in person and record their presence by adding a location, a photo or video, and a short written note.
All contributions are displayed on a shared digital map, creating a collective record of visits along the EU's outer edge.
What defines the project
- External borders of the European Union
- Real, physical visits
- User-generated content and locations
- A shared public map of all visits
Participation
How does it work?
Four simple steps. No apps to install. Just a phone, a signal, and your presence at the border.
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Go to the border
Travel to any point along the external border of the EU — at your own pace, at your own route.
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Create your entry
Take a photo or a short video. Write a brief note about what you saw, felt, or noticed.
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Submit your location
Your position is verified by GPS and your entry becomes part of the shared public map.
The map
The border map
The map is the central element of the project.
The first view presents a clean visual overview of the EU's external border. As you explore, the map reveals a detailed, interactive layer of every recorded visit — the growing archive of those who have been there.
What the map displays
- The external border of the EU
- Official points — a structured reference system
- User-created points along the border
- Every entry: location, photo or video, and note
Two kinds of points
Types of points
The project includes two types of points, side by side — a structured grid and the places worth stopping for.
Predefined
Official points
Thousands of predefined locations placed along the border at regular intervals, combined with a curated selection of landmarks — lighthouses, fortresses, beaches, and cultural sites. Each official point is part of a structured reference system. Visit one, and your entry is linked to it.
Yours to create
User points
If the place you want to document is not on the map, you can create your own point. User points can be added anywhere within a narrow corridor along the border. Your point, your entry, your record.
A quiet distinction
First visitor rule
Every official point has a first visitor.
The first recorded visit to a point remains permanently linked to that location. It cannot be replaced, overwritten, or taken away.
Included
What you get
By joining Borderlive Europe, your annual access includes:
- Full access to the border map
- Unlimited recorded visits throughout the year
- Upload of photos and short videos from each location
- A written entry for every visit you submit
Before you join
Important information
Borderlive Europe covers the external borders of the European Union. This includes both land and coastal sections, from the Baltic to the Atlantic, from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.
Participants are responsible for organising their own travel, respecting local laws, and understanding that photography or video recording may be restricted in some border areas. When in doubt, check local regulations before you record.
What is not included
- Internal EU borders (between member states)
- Border zones within active conflict areas
- Restricted military or security locations
Participants
Who is Borderlive Europe for?
Borderlive Europe is for individuals who want to explore, document, and contribute to a shared record of the European Union's external borders.
It suits you if you:
- Enjoy visiting real, physical locations
- Like documenting places with photos and notes
- Want to contribute to a collective project
- Value slow, considered exploration over quick content
Start mapping the border.
Visit the border. Record your presence. Add your point to the map.
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