Kreis Pinneberg

A district near Hamburg that administers the remote North Sea island of Heligoland, famous for its red cliffs, seabirds, and seals.

The mainland part of Kreis Pinneberg is located in the northwestern suburbs of Hamburg, dominated by towns and horticultural nurseries. However, its tourism highlight is Heligoland, a remote island enclave in the North Sea. Germany's only deep-sea island is famous for its red sandstone cliffs. The cliff path offers views of the Lange Anna rock stack and Lummenfelsen, while Dune Island is home to colonies of seals. The island also features lobster huts, underground bunkers, and an elevator connecting the lower and upper towns, along with duty-free shopping. May to September is the best time to visit, with early summer offering a chance to see nesting seabirds. It can be reached by ferry from Cuxhaven, Büsum, or Hamburg.

Destinations

• Heligoland

Itineraries

• Cuxhaven & Heligoland: 5-Day North Sea Island-Hopping Itinerary – Travel from Hamburg to the mouth of the Elbe, cross the Wadden Sea mudflats to Neuwerk, and take a boat to Heligoland.