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Simply drift away
Germany’s deep-sea island of Heligoland in the North Sea turns out to be a dream destination for nearly everyone. It convinces visitors with its many different and partly unexpected facets. Peace and quiet, white sandy beaches, unparalleled cliffs and the seemingly endless blue of the waves: Heligoland is most definitely a little gem of the North Sea.
Heligoland has many faces, that much is certain. Many people don’t know about the vast amount of activities and the many secluded spots to relax in, which the deepsea island offers. Around 60 kilometres away from the German coast, Heligoland is made-up of a main island as well as a smaller one. The main island’s impressive cliffs protrude 61 metres up from the sea.
At the same time, the island itself is beautifully petite, measuring just one square kilometre. This certainly contributes to Heligoland not only being known as a haven of relaxation, but also as a unique nature paradise. Here, you can let the clean, fresh air clear your head.
On the dune, visitors can watch common seals and grey seals enjoying a little nap in the sun. From November to the end of
January, the female grey seals give birth here. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate remains mild during the winter. In spring and autumn, numerous migrating birds stop off at the island. It’s a remarkable sight, and not just for nature enthusiasts.
Another highlight is the ‘Lange Anna’ (Tall Anna), along with the Lummen cliff. Or, there is the museum and the bunker, where you can discover the island’s lively history.You should also pop by the famous lobster huts at the inland port. Generally, the lobster and the local dish ‘Knieper’, the Heligoland shark steak or the Galloway beef is highly recommended.
A personal insider tip comes from marketing assistant Iris Schneider. She dotes on Heligoland:“My tip is to allow yourself to just drift along and to explore the various
Hummer und Knieper, Helgoländer Haisteak oder Gallowayrind sehr zu empfehlen.
Der persönliche Geheimtipp kommt von Marketing-Assistentin Iris Schneider. Beim Reden über Helgoland gerät sie schnell ins Schwärmen: „Mein Tipp ist ‚Verloren gehen‘, sich einfach Treiben lassen und bei Streifzügen auf der Hauptinsel und der Düne all die verschiedenen und ungeahnten Facetten der Insel kennenlernen.“
Ganz neu gibt es die zwei ‚Wikkelhouses’, in denen man von Mai bis Oktober die Ferien naturnah auf der Helgoländer Düne verbringen kann. Die 100 Prozent recyclingfähigen tiny Houses sind aus natürlichen Baumaterialien gefertigt.
Zudem gibt es die legendären Schlafstrandkörbe für zwei Personen bei denen Kopfkissen, Schlafsack und ein Piccolo Sekt inklusive sind. In der kalten Jahreszeit gibt es diverse Winterpauschalen und es lohnt sich einfach mal auf der Website vorbeizuschauen.