4 days in Helgoland Itinerary

Heligoland is a small German archipelago in the North Sea. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helgoland: Seehundstation Friedrichskoog (in Friedrichskoog), Hamburger Hallig (in Bredstedt) and Lembecksburg (in Borgsum). The adventure continues: make a trip to Lange Anna, take in the history at Festung Helgoland, admire the landmark architecture of Hummerbuden, and visit a coastal fixture at Alter Leuchtturm.

Before you visit Helgoland, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Cuxhaven to Helgoland is an approximately 2-hour ferry ride. In December, daytime highs in Helgoland are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to ride a ferry back home.