Heligoland is a tiny archipelago in the southeastern corner of the North Sea.

The name Heligoland is generally thought to mean “Holy Land” but others believe it to mean “land of banks, which cover and uncover”. Originally property of the Danish king Valdemar it was inhabited by people who worked the sea and the copper mines on the island. It was also a haven for smugglers until the island turned into a resort for wealthy European clientele.