Lange Anna

#232 among destinations in Germany

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Lange Anna, also known as the Tall Anna, stands as a striking natural monument on the island of Helgoland, Germany. This freestanding rock column, sculpted by the relentless forces of nature, rises approximately 47 meters above the North Sea. The Lange Anna is a symbol of Helgoland's rugged beauty and a testament to the island's geological history.

Composed of red sandstone, the Lange Anna is a significant nesting place for sea birds and has been designated a natural monument since 1969. Over time, erosion has shaped the rock into its current form, and it continues to be subject to the elements, a reminder of the constant change within nature.

The rock is not only a point of interest for geologists and nature enthusiasts but also one of the most photographed landmarks of the region. Visitors to Helgoland often take a walking tour to the southwestern tip of the island to witness this iconic column, which is an emblem of the island's resilience against the vast sea.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°11'17"N, 7°52'11"E

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Schleswig-HolsteinGermany

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Lange Anna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leuchtturm Helgoland, Lummenfelsen, St. Nikolai, Pinneberg.

0.7 miSE
Lighthouse
Leuchtturm Helgoland
17 min walk • Nestled on the rocky shores of Germany's northernmost island, Helgoland, stands the iconic Leuchtturm Helgoland, a beacon of light for mariners navigating the treacherous North Sea. This towering lighthouse, a testament to maritime safety, has been operational since...
~780 ftSE
Park
Lummenfelsen
4 min walk • The Lummenfelsen nature reserve on the island of Helgoland is located on the western cliff edge of Helgoland in the German Bight. With an area of about 1.1 hectares, it is the smallest nature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein and one of the smallest...
0.7 miSE
Church
St. Nikolai
18 min walk • The Evangelical Lutheran St. Nicolai Church is one of the two churches on the North Sea island of Helgoland, along with the Roman Catholic St. Michael's Church. The church takes its name from St.
~1280 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pinneberg
7 min walk • The Pinneberg is the highest elevation of the North Sea island Helgoland and the Schleswig-Holstein district Pinneberg with 61.3 m above sea level.