Heligoland

Island · Schleswig-Holstein State, 🇩🇪 Germany

Population 1,253

Area 1 km²

Time zone Europe/Berlin

Official website www.helgoland.de/rathaus

Heligoland

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Heligoland's Crown Jewels

Heligoland, Germany's only high-sea island, is defined by its dramatic red sandstone geology and maritime heritage. This selection highlights the island's landmarks, including the 47-meter-high Lange Anna sea stack and the Heligoland Bird Observatory, one of the world's oldest ornithological research centers. The list covers the island's cultural history at Museum Helgoland, its modern religious architecture, the 113-meter-high radio tower, and the essential ferry connections to the neighboring Düne island.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like -3°) · extremes -3°–8°
2° at night
16 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Windy
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

4° (feels like -3°) · extremes -2°–8°
2° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Windy
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

6° (feels like -1°) · extremes -1°–9°
4° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes 3°–13°
6° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 7°–17°
10° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 11°–20°
14° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 14°–22°
16° at night
16 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 15°–23°
17° at night
16 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Fair

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 12°–21°
15° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 7°–17°
11° at night
16 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

9° (feels like 3°) · extremes 3°–13°
7° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

6° (feels like -1°) · extremes -1°–10°
4° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Windy
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +49

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