Most Dense in Schleswig-Holstein

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Schleswig-Holstein

1 Elmschenhagen 6,700/mi²
2 Kronshagen 5,003/mi²
3 Elmshorn 4,803/mi²
4 Pinneberg 4,509/mi²
5 Wentorf bei Hamburg 4,103/mi²
6 Kiel 4,011/mi²
7 Glinde 3,944/mi²
8 Büdelsdorf 3,872/mi²
9 Flensburg 3,747/mi²
10 Trappenkamp 3,196/mi²
11 Uetersen 3,166/mi²
12 Halstenbek 2,684/mi²
13 Itzehoe 2,633/mi²
14 Lauenburg 2,568/mi²
15 Norderstedt 2,515/mi²
16 Neumünster 2,506/mi²
17 Klausdorf 2,413/mi²
18 Bad Schwartau 2,359/mi²
19 Schleswig 2,325/mi²
20 Laboe 2,252/mi²
21 Wedel 2,252/mi²
22 Eckernförde 2,248/mi²
23 Westerland 2,241/mi²
24 Neustadt in Holstein 2,091/mi²
25 Lütjenburg 1,894/mi²
26 Bargteheide 1,851/mi²
27 Preetz 1,796/mi²
28 Rendsburg 1,794/mi²
29 Raisdorf 1,746/mi²
30 Großhansdorf 1,644/mi²
31 Rellingen 1,590/mi²
32 Ellerau 1,590/mi²
33 Tornesch 1,589/mi²
34 Geesthacht 1,573/mi²
35 Schwarzenbek 1,558/mi²
36 Kaltenkirchen 1,549/mi²
37 Reinbek 1,537/mi²
38 Ahrensburg 1,528/mi²
39 Molfsee 1,509/mi²
40 Bad Segeberg 1,485/mi²
41 Wahlstedt 1,481/mi²
42 Gettorf 1,468/mi²
43 Oststeinbek 1,386/mi²
44 Altenholz 1,350/mi²
45 Heiligenhafen 1,347/mi²
46 Westerrönfeld 1,297/mi²
47 Heikendorf 1,257/mi²
48 Bad Bramstedt 1,243/mi²
49 Lübeck 1,235/mi²
50 Heide 1,233/mi²
51 Husum 1,206/mi²
52 Reinfeld 1,193/mi²
53 Mölln 1,184/mi²
54 Nortorf 1,157/mi²
55 Barsbüttel 1,141/mi²
56 Kellinghusen 1,135/mi²
57 Glückstadt 1,111/mi²
58 Bordesholm 1,080/mi²
59 Quickborn 1,070/mi²
60 Harrislee 1,001/mi²
61 Flintbek 987/mi²
62 Bad Oldesloe 982/mi²
63 Bredstedt 978/mi²
64 Schönkirchen 953/mi²
65 Barmstedt 931/mi²
66 Travemünde 872/mi²
67 Eutin 764/mi²
68 Büchen 743/mi²
69 Ratzeburg 665/mi²
70 Leck 654/mi²
71 Osterrönfeld 647/mi²
72 Timmendorfer Strand 644/mi²
73 Fockbek 615/mi²
74 Appen 591/mi²
75 Tarp 588/mi²
76 Hohenwestedt 575/mi²
77 Stockelsdorf 571/mi²
78 Trittau 554/mi²
79 Niebüll 539/mi²
80 Brunsbüttel 530/mi²
81 Kropp 521/mi²
82 Oldenburg in Holstein 499/mi²
83 Scharbeutz 483/mi²
84 Plön 446/mi²
85 Ratekau 444/mi²
86 Kappeln 411/mi²
87 Horst 358/mi²
88 Meldorf 349/mi²
90 Glücksburg 316/mi²
91 Tungendorf 309/mi²
92 Hohenlockstedt 300/mi²
93 Malente 299/mi²
94 Tangstedt 299/mi²
95 Grömitz 298/mi²
96 Lensahn 284/mi²
97 Faldera 273/mi²
98 Tönning 231/mi²
100 Einfeld 191/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Schleswig-Holstein pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Elmschenhagen leads with 6,700 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Elmschenhagen has 6,700 people per square mile - that's roughly 10 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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