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Things to see in Helgoland (Germany): 8 places and when to go
Helgoland is a town in Germany, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), History (2), Architecture (2). The best known are Heligoland Lighthouse, Pinneberg and Heligoland Düne Lighthouse. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 54.1835, 7.8848
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · History (2) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (2) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 151 km as the crow flies
What to see in Helgoland
The places in and around Helgoland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Heligoland LighthouseLighthouse on the island of Heligoland, Germany245 m
- PinnebergHill in Germany719 m
- Heligoland Düne LighthouseLighthouse on Heligoland Düne island, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany1.9 km
- Helgoländer FelssockelNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany1.6 km
- Lummenfelsen der Insel HelgolandNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany836 m
- St. NicolaiChurch in Heligoland51 m
- Museum HelgolandMuseum in Germany248 m
- WittkliffbrunnReef1.7 km
When to go to Helgoland
The best time to visit Helgoland is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:39
- FebPossible9:27
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:46
- MayBest time15:45
- JunBest time16:53
- JulBest time16:25
- AugBest time14:39
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:10
- DecBest time7:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06. In June, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Helgoland
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Jever31 places68 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Helgoland?
The best known: Heligoland Lighthouse, Pinneberg, Heligoland Düne Lighthouse, Helgoländer Felssockel, Lummenfelsen der Insel Helgoland. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Helgoland?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 06.
How do you get to Helgoland?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 151 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Helgoland as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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