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How to get fromNorden to Heligoland Bird Observatoryby bus, ferry or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Norden to Heligoland Bird Observatory by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Holtgast to Carolinensiel FeuerwehrbusK1
    2. Take the ferry from Hooksiel Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry
    6h 53m

  2. Bus, ferry via Carolinensiel

    1. Take the bus from Norden(Ostfriesl) to HarlesielbusK1
    2. Take the ferry from Hooksiel Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry
    7h 1m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Esens to Wilhelmshaven HbftrainRb59
    2. Take the ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry
    6h 53m

  4. Train, ferry via Oldenburg

    1. Take the train from Norden(Ostfriesl) to Oldenburg(Oldb) HbftrainRe1
    2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Wilhelmshaven HbftrainRs3
    3. Take the ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry
    7h 25m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Norden, Lower Saxony, Germany and Heligoland Bird Observatory, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Norden to Heligoland Bird Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Carolinensiel Feuerwehr, take the bus to Hooksiel Bullermeck/Hafen, walk to Hooksiel Wilhelmshaven, then take the ferry to Heligoland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norden(Ostfriesl) to Heligoland via Harlesiel, Harlesiel Anleger, Hooksiel Bullermeck/Hafen, and Hooksiel Wilhelmshaven in around 7h 1m.

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