Hjelm (island)
Hjelm is a small Danish unpopulated island located in the Kattegat 10 km (6 mi) south-east from Ebeltoft.
Hjelm seen from Djursland | |
Hjelm | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kattegat |
| Area | 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Highest point | Fyrbakken |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Hjelm Lighthouse | |
| Constructed | 1856 |
| Construction | brick |
| Height | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white (tower), red (dome) |
| Power source | solar power |
| Focal height | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Range | 14 nmi (26 km; 16 mi) (white), 11 nmi (20 km; 13 mi) (red, green) |
| Characteristic | Iso WRG 8s |
| Denmark no. | DFL-1900 |
In 2009, the island was included in Mols Bjerge National Park. The island is privately owned.
The name Hjelm literally translates to Helmet in English. The island has also been referred to as Helm in English.
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