Heiligenhafen, Coastal spa and urban municipality in Ostholstein, Germany
Description
Heiligenhafen is a coastal town on the Baltic Sea shore in Ostholstein, Germany, set between two headlands and a sheltered inlet. The town center sits close to the water, with residential areas spreading into the flat hinterland behind.
History
The fishing settlement grew gradually into a resort starting in the 18th century. After World War II, infrastructure was rebuilt, and harbor expansion brought the town closer to recreational boating.
Culture
The name refers to an earlier church location, though little remains visible of that connection in today's street layout. Along the waterfront, sailors and weekend visitors mingle near snack bars and small shops that cater to summer guests.
Practical
The town is best reached by regional roads from nearby Oldenburg in Holstein, where regular bus services connect. The beach and harbor sit within walking distance of each other, allowing most sightseeing on foot.
Did you know?
The Graswarder headland serves as a designated bird reserve and remains largely closed to visitors. On the opposite side sits Steinwarder, a smaller peninsula with open views toward the sea.
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Graswarder
1.9 km
Aufklärungsturm A
3.2 km
Heiligenhafen pier
952 m
Heiligenhafen warning light
3 km
Heiligenhafen lighthouse
2.8 km
Stadtkirche Heiligenhafen
131 m
Tweltenberge
2.9 kmStruckberg
2.8 km
Hundestrand
966 m
Graswarder / Heiligenhafen
1.9 km
Townhall Heiligenhafen
212 m
Heimatmuseum Heiligenhafen
176 m
Hotel Stadt Hamburg
201 m
Kirchenstraße 4
123 m
Markt 11
150 mThulboden 60
337 mThulboden 19
275 m
Mühlenstraße 29
377 m
Mühlenstraße 25
345 m
Hafenstraße 2
122 mKüstenlandschaft Nordseite der Wagrischen Halbinsel
63 m
Strand am Binnensee
541 mOstsee Erlebniswelt
3.2 kmSturmvogel II Rundfahrten
227 mGlockenspiel
190 mNjörd, Schutzgott der Seefahrer und Fischer
450 mScenic viewpoint
2.2 kmOstsee
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