Heligoland

The island is located in the open sea, 40 miles off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost part of Germany. Helgoland area of about one square kilometer. In 1720, due to a heavy storm on the island broke off a piece of land. Since Dune is separated from the island part of a small strait. There is a runway and a few bungalows for tourists. And if you`re lucky, on the sandy expanse of dunes you can see the seals.

On a beach holiday in Helgoland can not count. Even in summer the temperature rarely rises above 20 degrees, and the North Sea warms up very slowly. But the island certainly will appeal to lovers of wildlife and rugged beauty. Its climate is ideal for allergy sufferers, as the island is almost no plants, and hence there is no pollen season. In addition, the Helgoland is forbidden to ride in cars and even a bicycle.

The island is open to all winds, so here is developed sailing and surfing. The only settlement of the island is also called Heligoland. The population is just over a thousand people. During the summer, the pier of the island cruise ships ply the ports of Hamburg, Büsum, Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. Here on the coast, you can rent a house for the holidays.

And for those who arrived on Helgoland for a couple of hours, it is necessary to climb up from the harbor, on the hill about 40 meters. Then follow the path along the rocky western coast. On its steep walls inhabit vast colonies of seabirds that are happy to pose for a photo. In the northern part of the island in the sea, stands a rock Long Anna, a symbol of Heligoland. Skirting the island and returning along the eastern, more gently sloping beach, you can stay on the beach or go to the village. There is a museum and aquarium.