"The sea, it gives and takes", an old adage from the Nordfriesland Region says – and Hallig Langeneß proves that this is quite true. Grown from three previously separated holms (Langeneß, Butwehl and Nordmarsch), today's Hallig Langeneß has an extension of approximately 10 x 1.4 km and an overall size of 11.57 square kilometres. Thus it is Germany's biggest holm. Langeneß counts 130 citizens living in 58 homes spread among 18 dwelling mounds. These dwelling mounds (locally called "Warften") are characteristic about a holm. Due to its size, Langeneß is frequently called an island – a diction which though is incorrect. Contrary to an island, a holm has no dyke protecting it against the sea. Consequently, its is overflowed during gales – in case of Langeneß, periodic floods covering the holm occur on no less than 20 to 40 occasions annually, mostly during the stormy winter months. Its dwelling mounds ("Warften") are the holm's only parts rising above the flood. Thus, they provide safe heavens for the local community and enable year-round life on Hallig Langeneß.

Visitors having been on Hallig Langeneß use to appreciate its charming and familiar atmosphere. Escaping to Langeneß, you may feel the air and the pace of life doing you good. Escaping to Langeneß also means finding tranquillity and adapting to another rhythm of life predetermined by tides and seasons. No doubt, the place is worth a visit – during winter just as much as during summer!