Port of Helgoland

DEHGL🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Helgoland

Helgoland is a German port located on the island of the same name in the German Bight of the North Sea. It serves as a ferry terminal and handles passenger traffic. The port is accessible to various small vessels and is a key point for tourism to the island.

Background
Helgoland ist eine Insel im Bereich der Deutschen Bucht der Nordsee. Die ursprünglich größere Insel zerbrach in der Neujahrsflut 1721; seitdem existiert die als Düne bezeichnete Nebeninsel. Die Gemeinde Helgoland zählt 1329 Einwohner.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13512608 →
Wikidata
Q3038 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.helgoland.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEHGL
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
54.1740°
Longitude
7.8930°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Helgoland?

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The approach to Helgoland is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Neuer Leuchtergrund X Lighthouse at 26.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Neuer Leuchtergrund E (27.1 NM ESE), Gelbsand Oberfeuer (27.8 NM ESE), Gelbsand Unterfeuer (28.5 NM ESE), Cuxhaven Northwest V (29.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Helgoland?

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The Port of Helgoland is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Helgoland?

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You can track vessels near Helgoland (DEHGL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Helgoland?

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The Port of Helgoland is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEHGL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE DEHGL mean?

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The first two characters, DE, are the ISO country code for DE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Helgoland?

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The Port of Helgoland operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.