Access from the mainland
Via Airplane:
Heligoland is worth a special journey. The island of Heligoland can be reached by various forms of transport. Specially for the Economic Forum, the airline “Air Hamburg”, in cooperation with Ostfriesischer–flight service, will offer separate services from Hamburg Airport (GAT). From Cuxhaven and Büsum, the Ostfriesischer–flight service will also offer flights (flight times depending on point of departure: 25-50 minutes). Alternatively, the fast ferry HalunderJet can take you from Hamburg to Heligoland via Cuxhaven.During the flight to Hamburg-Heligoland you can see the power plants at Brunsbüttel and Brokdorf. In addition, you fly along the Elbe over Brunsbüttel, where several 5MW turbines (belonging to Siemens and Enercon) stand. If you come via Bremen or Bremerhaven, you can admire the foundations of Bard’s offshore construction Tripile, near Cuxhaven. And last but not least, you can marvel at the oil production platform Middelplate in the Wadden Sea. All in all, you will experience a multi-faceted “energy tour” that beautifully connects the status quo with the future.
Hamburg-Heligoland
You can travel with the airline Ostfriesischer–Flugdienst GmbH OFD, from the business aviation centre (GAT) of Hamburg airport (duration approx. 45 min.). Service number: + 49 / 04921-8992-0. Contact: Mr. Robert Lehr. Email: robert.lehr@fliegofd.de. Here, you will also be flying with the reliable twin-engine aircraft “Britten Norman Islander”. You can find current information directly on the Ostfriesischer–Flugdienst homepage, via our service numbers (+49/04921-8992-0 /20), or from conference manager Henryk Ibe-Meinhardt 0152/0192 1330. From 08:00 to 11:30 there is a small breakfast buffet in the café https://www.cafe-himmelsschreiber.de/, for your fortification.The following flight times have been reserved exclusively for the Economic Forum:
About Ostfriesischer–Flugdienst (max. 3 machines, max. 24 passengers)
29.08. Departure HAMBURG (GAT) 08:30 (15 seats, above all for participants from Hamburg) & 11:30 (8 seats) (flight time: approx. 45 minutes). Current information is available via the service number (+ 49 / 04921-8992-0). The contact person is Mr. Robert Lehr.
For your information: the very reliable, twin-motor machines of the type “Britten Norman Islander” offer space for up to 8 people and 1 piece of luggage each of up to 55 x 40 x 20cm.
Heligoland-Hamburg
30.08. Departure HELIGOLAND 16:30-16:45 (max. 24 seats), (flight time: approx. 50 minutes). Flight departure times are staggered. 4 machines of type Britten Norman Islander.The return ticket price is 399,00 € (excl. VAT) per person. Current information is available via the service number (+ 49 / 04921-8992-0). The contact person is Mr. Robert Lehr.
Cuxhaven or Büsum-Heligoland
If you are coming from the south, you can reach Heligoland from Cuxhaven in approx. 25 minutes with the airline Ostfriesischer–Flugdienst GmbH (OFD). Service number (+49/04921-8992-0). Here, too, you will fly with the twin-motor “Britten Norman Islander” machine. Current information on flight departure times can be found directly on the Ostfriesischer–Flugdienst homepage or via our service number: Conference Manager Henryk Ibe-Meinhardt 0152/0192 1330.Via fast ferry
With the Halunder Jet you will experience a unique tour along the Elbe from Hamburg to Heligoland. You can order tickets by calling: (0461864-44). The catamaran reaches a speed of approx.70 kilometres an hour, reducing the travel time to under 4 hours. There is a separate lounge with space for approx. 76 people. Regarding departure times: Hamburg Landungsbrücken: 09:00. Prices between 98 and 140 Euros for round trips, depending on travel class.Halunder Jet
During the short journey, screens will provide you with information about the sights on the interesting route from Hamburg Harbour down the Elbe to Cuxhaven. Each traveller receives a fixed, reserved seat and is directly and personally taken care of by the friendly service staff. Due to its low draught, the “Halunder Jet” can dock directly at the Heligoland South Harbour. Even here, PLATZHALTER applies. Questions about ferry times can be answered at Halunderjet or via our service number: Conference Manager Henryk Ibe-Meinhardt 0152/0192 1330.