Research on Germany’s only island located in the open sea: scientists at the Biological Institute Helgoland (BAH) of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research study biotic communities in the North Sea. Helgoland is the only German island located in the open sea, approximately 70 kilometers from the mainland. The rocky mudflat and the 35 square kilometer large submarine cliff landscape are home to the richest flora and fauna of the German coast – an oasis. Since 1892 scientists investigate this unique environment and since 1998 the Biological Institute Helgoland belongs to the Alfred Wegener Institute.
Center for Scientific Diving
(Haus B)
Am Binnenhafen 1117
27498 Helgoland
Gästehaus Wilhelm-Mielck-Haus
Kurpromenade 1450
27498 Helgoland
Guesthouse Arthur-Hagmeier-Haus
Kirchstraße 659
27498 Helgoland
Ökolabor
Ostkaje 1118
27498 Helgoland
How to get here
The island of Helgoland can be reached by ship (from 1.5 to 2.5 hours) and by airplane (approx. 20 minutes) from the mainland. Find all important travel information on helgoland.de
Arrival via train and plane
- Planning your arrival via german railways (Deutsch Bahn)
- Airline OFD
Arrival via ship
Shipping companies
- Cassen Eils (from Cuxhaven, all-season connection)
- FRS Helgoline (from Hamburg and Cuxhaven)
- Adler Eils (from Büsum)
- Adler-Schiffe (from Sylt and other North Frisian Islands)
Contact
Dr. Claudia Hofmann
(Site Manager)
Postal address
Biologische Anstalt Helgoland
Postfach 180
27483 Helgoland / Germany
++49 (0) 47 25 / 819-0
++49 (0) 47 25 / 32 83
Glimpses of Helgoland
Helgoland is the only German island located in the open sea, approximately 70 kilometers from the mainland. The rocky mudflat and the 35 square kilometer large submarine cliff landscape are home to the richest flora and fauna of the German coast – an oasis. Since 1892 scientists investigate this unique environment and since 1998 the Biological Institute Helgoland belongs to the Alfred Wegener Institute.
