Helgoland

Among the communities of Schleswig-Holstein, Helgoland stands out for its isolated red sandstone cliffs in the German Bight of the North Sea. This small offshore archipelago comprises the main island and the sandy Düne, separated by a narrow channel created by a storm surge in 1721. The landmark Lange Anna, a 47-metre sea stack on the northwest coast, reflects the erosion that has shaped the island’s cliffs. Helgoland was British from 1814 until its return to Germany in 1890 under the Heligoland–Zanzibar Treaty. Cars are largely absent, lending the compact settlement a distinctly maritime rhythm. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding North Sea to extend your view of Helgoland.

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