Lummenfelsen der Insel Helgoland, Nature reserve at Heligoland, Germany.
Lummenfelsen on Heligoland is a protected area of red sandstone cliffs on the island's western side covering around 1 hectare. The vertical cliff faces provide nesting and roosting places for numerous seabird species that settle in rock crevices and ledges.
The area was placed under protection in 1964 and remains the smallest nature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein. Its designation marked an early step in German nature and bird conservation along the North Sea coast.
The name comes from the auks, the seabirds that have nested here for generations and shaped the island's character. Visitors can watch how these birds use the rocky formations as living space and influence daily life on the island.
Visitors can observe the birds from several viewing points, with the best views usually available from the island's promenade. Guided tours are regularly offered during breeding seasons, providing closer insights into seabird life.
The site hosts one of Germany's highest concentrations of breeding seabirds, with hundreds of nesting sites in a compact space. This density of birds makes every visit memorable, as the movement and calls of the gathered colony become immediately apparent.
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