Heligoland is located 46 kilometres (29 mi) off the German coastline and consists of two islands: the populated triangular one-square-kilometre (250-acre) main island (Hauptinsel) to the west, …

Visitors get particularly close to the history of Heligoland on guided tours through the extensive bunker facilities. But the real history of the island begins much earlier.

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. NPR - …

Heligoland (German and Danish: Helgoland, North Frisian: Deät Lun) is a small German archipelago in the North Sea. It's a somewhat popular destination for one-day ship cruises.

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.

Heligoland is Germany’s only true offshore island, rising from the North Sea like a rugged fortress. It is split into two levels: the Unterland, home to the harbor and the colorful lobster shacks, and …

Aug 21, 2017 · Heligoland is actually made up of two islands - Hauptinsel (main island) and the small island, Düne. Düne is not permanently inhabited by humans but is home to lots of seals.

The book Heligoland, an Ornithological Observatory by Heinrich Gätke, published in German in 1890 and in English in 1895, described an astonishing array of migrant birds on the island and …

Heligoland (/ ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd /; German: Helgoland [ˈhɛlɡolant]) is a small German group of islands in the North Sea.. [2] It has been controlled by Denmark and between 1807 and 1890 by the …

Heligoland’s dramatic cliffs, stunning sea caves, and diverse marine life make it a haven for nature lovers. The island’s unique geological formations, shaped by wind and water erosion, …