Herm

Herm is the smallest of the Channel Islands that is open to the public.

For the Ancient Greek herm (sculpture), see Herma.

Herm
Haerme
Flag of Herm
Flag
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Motto: none
Anthem: Sarnia Cherie  (Guernsey)
Location of Herm
Official languages
GovernmentDependency of Guernsey
• Chief of state
Elizabeth II, Duke of Normandy
• Lt Governor
Peter Walker
• Tenants
John and Julia Singer
Area
• Total
2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
• Water (%)
negligible
Population
• 2002 census
60
• Density
30/km2 (77.7/sq mi)
CurrencyPound sterlinga (GBP)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+1 (WEST)
Internet TLD.gg  (Guernsey)
  1. The States of Guernsey, of which Herm is a dependency, issue their own sterling coins and banknotes; see Guernsey pound.

Herm is only 1​1⁄2 miles long. Cars are banned from the small island just like its Channel Island neighbour, Sark. Unlike Sark, bicycles are banned too. The sandy white beaches make Herm a walker's paradise.

Population: 60 (2002).

  • Harbour of Herm at low tide
    Harbour of Herm at low tide
  • St. Tuguals Chapel on Herm
    St. Tuguals Chapel on Herm




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