Free
- Duration
- At leisure
- Booking code
- DEHGL-IN01
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Witness Heligoland’s cliffs alive with the chatter of seabirds – a spring and summertime spectacle.
See the island’s newly established Northern Gannet colony and other seabirds such as kittiwakes and razorbills.
Explore the walking trails and cliffs and soak up the wondrous sights of this nature-rich island.
Discover tiny Heligoland
Join us as we explore the small, car-free island of Heligoland, famed for its Lange Anna sea stack, red rock cliffs, sandy beaches and abundant wildlife.
The island’s cliffs attract breeding seabirds like guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, fulmars, and more recently, Northern Gannets. Take the walking trails to the upper part of the island to view the bird cliffs and the biodiverse intertidal zones. Your Expedition Team will be onshore to guide you, or you can explore at your leisure.
Practical information
Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. The walk to the bird cliffs is approx. 3 mi and includes 184 steps (A lift may be available at an additional cost).
Wheelchair accessible: No
Language Availability: English and German
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