Hel
Hel is a town at the end of Hel peninsula in Poland. It is surrounded by the sea and is a water sport centre. The settlement was first mentioned in the early Middle Ages and its inhabitants lived on piracy.- Locality with about 3,370 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Góra Szwedów Lighthouse and Nature reserve Helskie Wydmy.
Hel railway station
The Hel railway station is a railway station serving…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jurata.
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Latitude
54.6365° or 54° 38′ 11″ north
Longitude
18.7744° or 18° 46′ 28″ east
Open location code
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In Other Languages
“Hel” goes by many names.
- Polish: “Hel”
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hel Bór railway station and Hel Lighthouse.
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