Hamburger Hallig

Hamburger Hallig (Danish: Hamborg hallig, North Frisian: Hamborjer Håli) is an area on the westcoast of Nordfriesland district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, that is not protected by sea dikes. It is therefore counted among the Halligen islands.

Hamburger Hallig
Hamborjer Håli / Hamborg hallig
The main dwelling hill at Hamburger Hallig
Map of the North Frisian and the Danish Wadden Sea Islands
Geography
LocationNordfriesland, Germany
Coordinates54°35′58″N 8°49′8″E
ArchipelagoNorth Frisian Islands
Adjacent toWadden Sea, German Bight
Area1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Length4 km (2.5 mi)
Width2 km (1.2 mi)
Administration
Germany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictNordfriesland
MunicipalityReußenköge
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