Helgoland, Germany’s only offshore island, is located in the middle of the North Sea. The unique and natural red rocks, the white dune, the blue-green ocean that surrounds the island – Helgoland’s unspoilt nature with its rare sea birds has attracted guests from all over the world for decades.
Visitors can take an enjoyable stroll along the “Maritime Mile“, admire the colourful lobster shacks, marvel at the paintings and handicraft of the island’s artists or savour typical Helgoland specialities in the plethora of restaurants.
There are a great many islands along the German North Sea coast, but none of them compares to Helgoland. Some 70 km off the mainland, the mighty red sandstone cliffs, surrounded by green countryside, rise out of the water boasting a unique flora and fauna as well as a mild ocean climate, favoured by the Gulf Stream. Helgoland is renowned as a calm oasis for stressed visitors and an unparalleled natural monument without any environmental problems. But Helgoland is also a multifaceted all-year-round holiday and adventure island, health resort and spa - although everything is a bit different than you might expect of Helgoland. On a small tour of Helgoland, visitors can discover a variety of interesting, useful, surprising and thought-provoking facts about Germany’s only offshore island. After all, Helgoland is truly one of a kind.
