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Heligoland, islands in the North Sea

April 8, 2023

Heligoland, a small archipelago that belongs to Germany, is located some 70 kilometers (43 miles) out in the North Sea. The main island is made of unusual red sandstone. DW's Lukas Stege went exploring.

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From the Zugspitze to the North Sea or Berlin – every edition of Check-in presents a different region in Germany. Hosts Nicole Frölich and Lukas Stege take it in turns to discover the local tourist attractions and explore the sights. They go climbing, diving or hiking and try out the local culinary specialties.

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