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Largest Cities in Schleswig-Holstein

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Schleswig-Holstein

1 Kiel 246,601
2 Lübeck 212,207
3 Flensburg 85,838
4 Neumünster 80,196
5 Norderstedt 71,439
6 Elmshorn 48,703
7 Pinneberg 40,577
8 Itzehoe 33,047
9 Wedel 31,995
10 Ahrensburg 30,103
11 Geesthacht 29,487
12 Rendsburg 28,323
13 Reinbek 25,261
14 Bad Oldesloe 24,322
15 Schleswig 24,114
16 Eckernförde 23,383
17 Husum 20,841
18 Heide 20,599
19 Quickborn 20,410
20 Kaltenkirchen 19,747
21 Bad Schwartau 19,722
22 Mölln 18,469
23 Uetersen 17,921
24 Elmschenhagen 17,097
25 Eutin 16,984
26 Stockelsdorf 16,562
27 Halstenbek 16,212
28 Glinde 16,210
29 Neustadt in Holstein 16,176
30 Bad Segeberg 16,052
31 Ratekau 15,921
32 Preetz 15,768
33 Schwarzenbek 14,832
34 Brunsbüttel 13,950
35 Travemünde 13,902
36 Rellingen 13,707
37 Bargteheide 13,640
38 Ratzeburg 13,623
39 Bad Bramstedt 13,177
40 Tornesch 13,079
41 Plön 13,068
42 Fehmarn 12,875
43 Westerland 12,500
44 Barsbüttel 12,363
45 Glückstadt 12,121
46 Wentorf bei Hamburg 12,104
47 Scharbeutz 12,087
48 Kronshagen 11,856
49 Lauenburg 11,814
50 Harrislee 11,596
51 Malente 10,817
52 Brachenfeld-Ruthenberg 10,573
53 Büdelsdorf 10,144
54 Oldenburg in Holstein 9,940
55 Tungendorf 9,882
56 Altenholz 9,737
57 Kappeln 9,677
58 Wahlstedt 9,553
59 Barmstedt 9,521
60 Heiligenhafen 9,308
61 Timmendorfer Strand 9,127
62 Großhansdorf 9,009
63 Niebüll 8,752
64 Faldera 8,734
65 Ahrensbök 8,643
66 Reinfeld 8,340
67 Heikendorf 8,056
68 Kellinghusen 7,921
69 Oststeinbek 7,858
70 Grömitz 7,847
71 Meldorf 7,719
72 Bordesholm 7,709
73 Trittau 7,688
74 Raisdorf 7,611
75 Leck 7,593
76 Flintbek 7,276
77 Böcklersiedlung-Bugenhagen 6,626
78 Nortorf 6,396
79 Fockbek 6,380
80 Schönkirchen 6,375
81 Kropp 6,320
82 Gettorf 6,297
83 Hohenlockstedt 6,224
84 Glücksburg 6,220
85 Handewitt 6,152
86 Einfeld 6,117
87 Klausdorf 6,047
88 Burg auf Fehmarn 6,000
89 Tangstedt 5,937
90 Appen 5,838
91 Lütjenburg 5,814
92 Wittorf 5,809
93 Gadeland 5,718
94 Tarp 5,711
95 Ellerau 5,500
96 Büchen 5,442
97 Süsel 5,338
98 Gartenstadt 5,321
99 Laboe 5,315
100 Westerrönfeld 5,227

The largest cities in Schleswig-Holstein represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kiel leads with a population of 246,601, followed by Lübeck and Flensburg. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 10 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kiel's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 10 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,596 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 696,281.

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