Helgoland
Germany · Schleswig-HolsteinDE
Archipelago in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Heligoland is a small archipelago in the North Sea, administratively part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The islands are located in the Heligoland Bight in the southeastern corner of the North Sea and are the only German islands not in the vicinity of the mainland: they lie approximately 69 kilometres by sea from Cuxhaven at the mouth of the River Elbe.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,253
- Coordinates
- 54.181, 7.886
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 40 m
Overview of Helgoland
Helgoland is the kind of village you find in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Around 1,253 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Helgoland
Nature in Helgoland
(3)On the nature side, Helgoland offers Desert, Geological Formations and Islands. All of it is drawn from Helgoland's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Helgoland
(2)Our data lists Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Helgoland.
Best time to visit Helgoland
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Helgoland is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Schleswig-Holstein and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Helgoland that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helgoland known for?
- Helgoland, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is best known for nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,253 residents.
- What can you do in Helgoland?
- Recorded activities in Helgoland include Desert, Geological Formations, Islands, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Helgoland?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Helgoland located?
- Helgoland is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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