Choose one of our themed trails and set off at your own pace to explore the island. Along the way, you will learn exciting and informative facts about your island and the people who worked here. The theme trails are also available in paper form at the Tourist Information on Helgoland
In various discovery tours you will learn interesting facts about the island, its history, its inhabitants and animal guests from our local guides. Go on a discovery tour and experience Helgoland from a completely different side.
Please understand that for organizational reasons not all tours can be offered during a day visit. Not all tours are barrier-free/barrier-free. Please note that due to the Corona situation, some of the listed tours have to be cancelled at the moment. For the latest information, please refer to the notice boards or contact the Tourist Information Office. The number of participants depends on the currently valid Corona regulation and can change at any time. All organizers and the Helgoland Tourism Service thank you for your understanding.
Currently, the following discovery tours with different focuses are offered:
Discover with us Helgoland as a modern, green island. On our exploration tour you will get to know the island as a nature, research, health and offshore location. With your participation you support the sustainable development of the island!
Pre-registration is unfortunately only possible for the current month.
In September unfortunately not on 01.09., 15.09. and 22.09.
When: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting point: Lummenfelsen
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Price: Adults 10 €, Ki. (6 – 16 years) 8 €
Ticket sale: only in the tourist information*.
Please note the valid Corona – conditions
*Opening hours of the Tourist-Information:
Monday to Friday 09.00 – 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Tourist Information
Phone: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail: info@helgoland.de
When: Saturdays
Time: 11.00 a.m.
Meeting point: North Sea Square
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Price: 10 € for adults / 8 € children 6-16 years
Ticket sale: only at the Tourist Information*
Participants maximum: 25 persons / minimum 8 persons
*Opening hours of the Tourist Information:
Monday to Friday 09.00 – 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Tourist Information
Phone: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail: info@helgoland.de
When: Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Where: DGzRS rescue shed at the south harbor
Free entrance
No registration
Station-related picture exhibition and films about the work of the DGzRS in the rescue shed at Südhafen on Helgoland. Please check local notices for special opening times.
When: daily except Mondays
Time: 01.10. to 31.10. daily except Mondays
Meeting point (only with valid ticket!): Landing stage at the dune ferry
Price (incl. dune ferry) adults 14.00 €, children (6-18 years) 8.00 €
Ticket sales: Exhibition of the Jordsand Association at Hummerbude 35* and at the Tourist Information**.
*Opening hours Jordsand Association, Lobster Shack 36:
Tuesday to Sunday 09.30-12.00 a.m. and 13.00-16.00 p.m.
**Tourist Information opening hours:
Monday to Friday 09.00 – 11.30 and 13.00 – 16.00.
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Jordsand Association, Hummerbude 35
Phone: +49 (0) 4725 7787
Mail: helgoland@jordsand.de
Tourist Information
Tel.: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail: info@helgoland.de
From 01.10. – 31.10.2022
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Time: 08.30 a.m.
Meeting point (only with valid ticket!): Lobster shack 35, association Jordsand e.V.
Price: adults 10,00 €, children (6-16 years) 7,00 €
Ticket sale: Exhibition of the association Jordsand in the lobster shack 35*.
Bring binoculars if possible!
*Opening hours Association Jordsand, Lobster Shack 36:
Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m. -12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m.
Contact:
Jordsand Association, Lobster Shack 35
Phone: +49 (0) 4725 7787
Mail: helgoland@jordsand.de
When: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 4.30 p.m.
Meeting place: Entrance of the island station of the ornithological station (Oberland)
Special dates: For groups of 8 or more by appointment
Price: The guided tours are free of charge. The ornithological station Helgoland would be pleased about a donation!
Registration not required!
Contact:
Tel.: 04725/6402-0
E-Mail: helgoland@ifv-vogelwarte.de
When: By arrangement
Prices:
Group up to a maximum of 20 persons – flat rate 120,00 €*
Group up to a maximum of 30 persons – flat rate 135,00 €*
Duration: 90 – 120 minutes
*in case of payment on invoice plus VAT.
*Opening hours of the Tourist Information:
Monday to Friday 09.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Tourist Information
Phone: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail: info@helgoland.de
Not bookable during a day trip.
Currently, bunker tours can only be booked directly on site at the Tourist Information.
For corona reasons, a prior reservation is neither possible by phone nor by e-mail.
The following standard dates are offered during the season (from the beginning of April until the end of October):
Monday – Saturday 10.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.
Sunday 10.00 a.m.
Price: 12,50 € per person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Children under 10 years are not allowed to take part in the guided tour!
Number of participants per guided tour: currently maximum 25 persons.
Additional guided tours are offered according to demand.
*Opening hours of the Tourist Information:
Monday to Friday 09.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Tourist Information
Tel.: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail:
Prices: maximum 20 persons – flat rate 135,00 €*
plus dune ferry (12-person ticket 60,00 € / 25-person ticket 110,00 € / 50-person ticket 185,00 €)
Ticket sales: Tourist Information**
Duration: 90 – 120 minutes
*in case of payment on invoice plus VAT.
**Tourist Information opening hours:
Monday to Friday 09.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Tourist Information
Tel.: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail:
Children playfully discover the organ accompanied by elders.
From 06. – 27. 10. 2022
When: Thursdays
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Meeting point: Entrance of the ev. church St. Nicolai (Schulweg 648)
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: Free of charge, donation possible
No pre-registration!
Contact:
Cantor Gerald Drebes
Phone: +49 (0)159 / 0133 6917
Mail:
Guided tours or talk-concerts with different themes: “The organ”, “Secrets of the organ on the North Sea”, “Climate+Peace organs Helgoland”. For individuals and groups.
When: By appointment
Time: By arrangement
Meeting point: Entrance of the ev. church St. Nicolai (Schulweg 648)
Duration: 30-90 min.
Price: By arrangement
Contact:
Cantor Gerald Drebes
Phone: +49 (0)159 / 0133 6917
Mail:
Guided tour of the When: in high season on variable days of the week
Time: 07.00 p.m.
Price: 10,00 € per person (participation from 14 years)
Please check the notice boards or the Tourist Information for information on dates.
Opening hours of the Tourist-Information:
Monday to Friday 09.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 01.00 p.m. to 04.00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, public holidays 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Contact:
Tourist Information
Phone: +49 (0) 4725 / 808 808
Mail: info@helgoland.de
Due to the corona situation, guided tours of the diving center have been ruled out by AWI at this time.
Due to the corona situation, guided tours in the lobster station have been excluded by AWI / Reefauna at the moment.
