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Helgoland

Heligoland is the only German offshore island and is located in the German Bight. It rather refers to the group of islands consisting of the main island and the side island Düne. A storm tide on New Year's Eve 1720/21 broke Helgoland in two and it has been divided in two parts ever since. With a total area of 4.2 km², the island is quite manageable considering its originally assumed size and can be wonderfully explored on foot in large parts.
Embraced by the North Sea, Helgoland offers fascinating landscapes, eventful history and culture, an inviting bathing paradise and, thanks to its duty-free status, attractive shopping opportunities.

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Beaches

The most beautiful part of the coast for a successful beach trip is located on the neighboring island of Düne and is only a few minutes away by passenger ferry. Helgoland was divided by the storm tide and since then consists of two parts. This created an extensive bathing dune, which, with a length of one kilometer and 700 meters in width, has enough space for extensive sunbathing on the spread beach towel. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy the peace and quiet here, and if you're lucky, you might even encounter sea seals while searching for rare fossils.
Families will especially enjoy the popular south beach. The shallow access to the water allows relaxed splashing and the soft sand tempts to dig and romp.

Fascinating nature

The sound of the sea, glittering sunbeams on the roaring sea, the fresh breeze, endless expanses - Helgoland is a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation and offers wonderful opportunities to turn your back on everyday life for a few days.
A special highlight on the island and a real competitor to the extremely charming island people are the cute animal inhabitants: numerous grey seals and harbor seals are at home here. They live in a large colony and feel right at home on the beaches of Helgoland. Since they are under special protection, they have no fear of contact and can be observed and admired from up to 30 meters away during guided tours. In addition to the pleasantly mild climate during the winter months, they provide another attractive reason for a winter vacation on Helgoland: In December and January, the seals and grey seals give birth to hundreds of cute young animals on the nearby sandbank - a spectacle well worth seeing.
Another natural phenomenon of a special kind takes place in June: The guillemot jump. At this time, the young of the sea birds of the same name leave their nests on the 40-meter-high rock and jump into the depths. The few weeks old guillemot chicks are still flightless at this age and land in the North Sea tides or in the mudflats, where they are provided with food by their parents. The spectacle can be admired excellently from the cliff path.

Culinary delights

Seafood naturally has a special place on the menu on Helgoland. In addition to freshly caught fish and delicious lobster, the Helgoland knieper is the island's specialty. The claws of the crab are a special treat and should be tried by every visitor!

Shopping paradise

The island is a duty-free zone and is exempt from VAT. The offer of fashion, perfume, jewelry, cigarettes and alcohol is abundant. The great popularity of the island attracts many day trippers and ensures perpetual hustle and bustle. Those who long for heavenly tranquility should especially enjoy the early morning and evening hours.

History and culture

Helgoland looks back on an extremely eventful and in part dramatic past - during bombardments by the British during the Second World War to destroy the military installations, a large part of the island was blown up. The island museum takes visitors back to this historic time. A colorful row of replica lobster shacks also houses several exhibits, such as those on postal and seaside history.
A signposted history trail with 16 stations picks up the island's history on a tour with information boards and QR codes and takes visitors on a digital voyage of discovery.
Another popular destination is the harbor. The barge boats that bob here are an important part of Helgoland's culture. The quaint wooden boats invite you on a leisurely excursion and allow you to view the island once again from a completely new perspective.


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