Kai Singer Kai Singer Halunder Jet at the sunny jetty

Heligoland XXL

Island Festival on the Day of the Seaside Service – 12 July 2025

Look forward to the traditional island festival on Heligoland on the Day of the Seaside Resort Service - a maritime highlight that delights visitors from near and far every year. Exciting activities, surprising program items and the genuine island flair that makes Heligoland so unique await you all over the island. With FRS Helgoline, you can travel quickly and comfortably to the high seas island and experience an unforgettable day trip with up to 9¾ hours on site. Whether strolling along the colorful lobster stalls, discovering the unique nature or enjoying regional specialties - Heligoland shows its most beautiful side during the island festival. The crowning glory of the day is the big fireworks display in the evening, which bathes the sky above the sea in a spectacular sea of color. Perfect for anyone who loves Heligoland - and for anyone who wants to fall in love with the island at first sight.

Secure your tickets now with FRS Helgoline and experience the island festival on Heligoland up close!

Information

Notice regarding arrival and departure times:
Due to technical issues, the tickets may display incorrect arrival and departure times for Cuxhaven.

The expected times are:

  • Arrival in Cuxhaven: approx. 00:15
  • Departure from Cuxhaven: approx. 00:30

Please take these times into account when planning your journey. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Information

General Information

  • An extra long day on the island of Heligoland
  • Experience the tradition of the seaside resort service up close

  • On July 12, 1953, the first seaside resort ship was welcomed back to the Heligoland roadstead after its re-opening and the landing service, also known as the “Börte”, was resumed.

     

     

Party

Island festival with fireworks

With lots of great activities and surprises all over the island. With live music, DJ and lots of delicacies.

Lars Berg - www.larsberg.eu Lars Berg - www.larsberg.eu Heligoland's shopping street
Calendar

Date

12.07.2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Clock

Long island stay

Spend up to 9 hours on Heligoland Island.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Timetable Changes for 'Heligoland XXL' Island Festival

HAMBURG to HELIGOLANDShip12.07.2025
Dep. Hamburg
St. Pauli Landungsbrücke, Brücke 3/4		"Halunder Jet"09:00 am
Arr. Cuxhaven 
Bei der Alten Liebe		"Halunder Jet"11:15 am
Dep. Cuxhaven 
Bei der Alten Liebe		"Halunder Jet"11:30 am
Arr. Heligoland, ca.
Binnenhafen / Südhafen 		"Halunder Jet"12:45 pm
Dep. Heligoland, ca.
Binnenhafen / Südhafen 		"Halunder Jet"04:30 pm
Arr. Cuxhaven 
Bei der Alten Liebe		"Halunder Jet"05:45 pm
Dep. Cuxhaven 
Bei der Alten Liebe		"Halunder Jet"06:00 pm
Arr. Heligoland, ca.
Binnenhafen / Südhafen 		"Halunder Jet"07:15 pm
Dep. Heligoland, ca.
Binnenhafen / Südhafen 		"Halunder Jet"10:30* pm
Arr. Cuxhaven, ca.
Binnenhafen / Südhafen 		"Halunder Jet"00:15 am
Dep. Cuxhaven, ca.
Binnenhafen / Südhafen 		"Halunder Jet"00:30 am
Arr. Hamburg
St. Pauli Landungsbrücke, Brücke 3/4		"Halunder Jet"02:45 am

*At around 10:30 PM, the 'Halunder Jet' will depart and wait outside the harbor for the fireworks display (11:00 PM). After the fireworks end (around 11:15 PM), the journey to Cuxhaven and Hamburg will begin.

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