. >> t tall rock is this area's mo mousandmark. itas survived two world wars.nd waves are wearing down the base. barack could soon be forced into the north sea. -- barack could soon be washed into the north sea. it is not only loved by locals. it is also a magnet for visitors to help langoland. >> see it while you can. >> i hope it does not collapse. it is a special attraction on the island. >> a few years ago, attempts were made to secure it but to no avail. scaffolding will alter the appearance of the rock and charlie. a wall of stone would have cost up to 20 million euros. >> the task facing helgoland is immense and costs a lot of money. i do not think there is enough money to save it, even if it were possible. >> ahead of the tourist office wants to give the whole island a makeover. the number of tourists who come here have fallen in recent years. the duty-free cruisers are not as possible to popular as they used to be. the traditional landing boats are still full, but now only four of them bring day trippers to the island. it used to be 10 or more. it stil