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Die Helgoländer

Die Helgoländer

2026•12•Documentary
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Heligoland is a place of longing and a tourist magnet. Every year, several hundred thousand visitors arrive on Germany's only deep-sea island on ferries or “Börte boats” - in the hope of slowing down. But the first impression is easily deceptive, because behind the scenes of the supposedly sleepy idyll there is a lot of activity. On just one square kilometer, Helgoland is home to its own cosmos of institutions and trades that are otherwise only known from larger cities. Here people tackle things and work hard. For one season, the series follows key figures, characters and enablers who keep life on the island going.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageDE
First Air DateOct 6, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Back to the BeginningE143m

Back to the Beginning

The tourism season on Heligoland begins in just a few days, and everything needs to be gleaming by then. Once the first guests arrive, Eileen will have her hands full again - often working six or even seven days a week throughout the summer.

Oct 6, 2026

Episode 2 - Bulls and OxenE244m

Bulls and Oxen

Tjark is new to Heligoland. While riding in one of the island’s few cars, the police officer is briefed by his superior, Peter, on the local customs. Meanwhile, Jaqueline and Marc are opening a bagel bistro on the island.

Oct 13, 2026

Episode 3 - The Pee-BoosterE344m

The Pee-Booster

The "Rock 'n' Roll Butterfahrt" (Rock 'n' Roll Butter Trip) is about to begin: Germany’s smallest yet "biggest" punk festival, held on the sandbar (Düne) off Heligoland. To prepare, the organizers are setting up around 50 tons of equipment on the beach of this remote island.

Oct 20, 2026

Episode 4 - Six Feet UnderE444m

Six Feet Under

As preparations for the punk rock festival go into full swing, the first bands arrive on the island. Agge finds himself overwhelmed while trying to sort through a mountain of luggage. Meanwhile, several dead seals have been discovered on the beach.

Oct 27, 2026

E543m

The First Dip

The start of the season for the lifeguards: Nils and Katschi keep a watchful eye on the "Rock 'n' Roll Butter-trippers" as they brave the 8°C (46°F) waters of the North Sea for the traditional first swim of the season on Heligoland.

Nov 3, 2026

E644m

Episode 6

Nov 10, 2026

E744m

Episode 7

Nov 17, 2026

E844m

Episode 8

Nov 24, 2026

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