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Smallest Cities in Schleswig-Holstein

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Schleswig-Holstein

1 Tönning 5,008
2 Schilksee 5,030
3 Lensahn 5,085
4 Molfsee 5,086
5 Hohenwestedt 5,092
6 Trappenkamp 5,113
7 Bredstedt 5,146
8 Horst 5,183
9 Osterrönfeld 5,213
10 Westerrönfeld 5,227
11 Laboe 5,315
12 Gartenstadt 5,321
13 Süsel 5,338
14 Büchen 5,442
15 Ellerau 5,500
16 Tarp 5,711
17 Gadeland 5,718
18 Wittorf 5,809
19 Lütjenburg 5,814
20 Appen 5,838
21 Tangstedt 5,937
22 Burg auf Fehmarn 6,000
23 Klausdorf 6,047
24 Einfeld 6,117
25 Handewitt 6,152
26 Glücksburg 6,220
27 Hohenlockstedt 6,224
28 Gettorf 6,297
29 Kropp 6,320
30 Schönkirchen 6,375
31 Fockbek 6,380
32 Nortorf 6,396
33 Böcklersiedlung-Bugenhagen 6,626
34 Flintbek 7,276
35 Leck 7,593
36 Raisdorf 7,611
37 Trittau 7,688
38 Bordesholm 7,709
39 Meldorf 7,719
40 Grömitz 7,847
41 Oststeinbek 7,858
42 Kellinghusen 7,921
43 Heikendorf 8,056
44 Reinfeld 8,340
45 Ahrensbök 8,643
46 Faldera 8,734
47 Niebüll 8,752
48 Großhansdorf 9,009
49 Timmendorfer Strand 9,127
50 Heiligenhafen 9,308
51 Barmstedt 9,521
52 Wahlstedt 9,553
53 Kappeln 9,677
54 Altenholz 9,737
55 Tungendorf 9,882
56 Oldenburg in Holstein 9,940
57 Büdelsdorf 10,144
58 Brachenfeld-Ruthenberg 10,573
59 Malente 10,817
60 Harrislee 11,596
61 Lauenburg 11,814
62 Kronshagen 11,856
63 Scharbeutz 12,087
64 Wentorf bei Hamburg 12,104
65 Glückstadt 12,121
66 Barsbüttel 12,363
67 Westerland 12,500
68 Fehmarn 12,875
69 Plön 13,068
70 Tornesch 13,079
71 Bad Bramstedt 13,177
72 Ratzeburg 13,623
73 Bargteheide 13,640
74 Rellingen 13,707
75 Travemünde 13,902
76 Brunsbüttel 13,950
77 Schwarzenbek 14,832
78 Preetz 15,768
79 Ratekau 15,921
80 Bad Segeberg 16,052
81 Neustadt in Holstein 16,176
82 Glinde 16,210
83 Halstenbek 16,212
84 Stockelsdorf 16,562
85 Eutin 16,984
86 Elmschenhagen 17,097
87 Uetersen 17,921
88 Mölln 18,469
89 Bad Schwartau 19,722
90 Kaltenkirchen 19,747
91 Quickborn 20,410
92 Heide 20,599
93 Husum 20,841
94 Eckernförde 23,383
95 Schleswig 24,114
96 Bad Oldesloe 24,322
97 Reinbek 25,261
98 Rendsburg 28,323
99 Geesthacht 29,487
100 Ahrensburg 30,103

The smallest cities in Schleswig-Holstein (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tönning has a population of just 5,008. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,008 residents, Tönning is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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