Heligoland is one of the sunniest places in Germany and its proximity to the Gulf Stream also produces a mild climate in winter. The cliff path is a great way to explore the island. It runs from the lighthouse to Tall Anna, a distinctive, column-shaped rock. Lummenfelsen (Guillemot Cliff) is a breeding ground for rare sea birds. Düne island, which lies just off Heligoland, has fabulous white sandy beaches.Cliff path
Especially on a sunny day, the cliff path on the upper part of the island (Oberland) heading north to Tall Anna offers spectacular views of the sea, the harbour, the lower part of the island (Unterland) and Düne island. It also runs past Lummenfelsen (Guillemot Cliff), the smallest nature conservation area in the world and a breeding ground for around 2,000 guillemots. The cliff path starts and finishes at the Heligoland lighthouse.Düne island
Düne island, Heligoland's only neighbour, is heaven for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts. It has two long beaches of fine sand - perfect for swimming and sunbathing. South Beach, where the sea is calm, is suitable for families. North Beach is more rugged and has bigger waves. Both beaches are supervised and swimming is only allowed in areas with lifeguards. There are also many seals to be seen basking in the sun. Düne is uninhabited and has the feel of a Caribbean island with its palm trees and turquoise sea.Lummenfelsen (Guillemot Cliff)
Lummenfelsen (Guillemot Cliff), just a few steps from Tall Anna, a freestanding rock at the northern tip of the island, is a breeding paradise and home to thousands of rare sea birds. An amazing natural spectacle takes place here in the first half of June when the young guillemots, still unable to fly, dive from the cliff and land in the water, unharmed, 60 metres below. In addition to around 2,000 guillemots, seagulls, razorbills and rare northern gannets also breed on the rock.