Heligoland is located 46 kilometres (25 nautical miles) off the German coastline and consists of two islands: the populated triangular one-square-kilometre (200-acre) main island (Hauptinsel) to the west, and the Düne ('dune', Heligolandic: de Halem) to the east. Heligoland generally refers to the former island.

Heligoland is located 70 km (44 miles) from the German coast line and actually consists of two islands: the populated triangular-shaped 1 km² (0.4 sq mi) main island (German: Hauptinsel) to the west and the island of Düne (Heligolandic: de Halem) in the east.

Apr 5, 2025 · History Today - Heligoland: the Nazis’ lost Atlantis National Geographic - Environment - From this tiny island, they've watched the sea for 60 years. Here's what they've learned.

Aug 21, 2017 · The unassuming German island of Heligoland, together with its low-lying neighbor, Düne, is today a peaceful tourist destination and bird observatory, popular with day-trippers because of its ...

The fresh, virtually pollen-free air in Heligoland and mild sea climate make it a truly relaxing experience. The many trails across the island can guide visitors through the island's array of flora and fauna, to Lummenfelsen ─ the world's smallest conservation area.

Heligoland (or Helgoland, as it is known in German and Danish) is a somewhat odd case as it is the only German island that is not close to the coast or at least the mouth of a river (as is Borkum). The island belonged to Denmark until 1807, when it was occupied by British troops.

The stunning red sandstone cliffs of Heligoland jut out of the water around 70 kilometres from the mainland. The island boasts a unique natural landscape and a mild maritime climate.

Apr 18, 2017 · The British bombing left Heligoland's landscape pock-marked and cratered. But the island endured: a stubborn lump of rock in the North Sea.

Heligoland is a tiny island some 30 miles away from Schleswig Holstein and Lower Saxony in the North Sea. Historically it had been claimed by the Danes - although the 2,000 people who lived on the red sandstone cliffs were generally answerable to no-one but themselves.

Jan 26, 2025 · Heligoland, a small archipelago nestled in the North Sea off the coast of Germany, offers more than just stunning landscapes and fresh sea air.