Smallest Cities in Schleswig-Holstein

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Smallest Cities - Schleswig-Holstein

1 Tönning 5,008
2 Lensahn 5,085
3 Molfsee 5,086
4 Hohenwestedt 5,092
5 Trappenkamp 5,113
6 Bredstedt 5,146
7 Horst 5,183
8 Osterrönfeld 5,213
9 Westerrönfeld 5,227
10 Laboe 5,315
11 Gartenstadt 5,321
12 Süsel 5,338
13 Büchen 5,442
14 Ellerau 5,500
15 Tarp 5,711
16 Gadeland 5,718
17 Wittorf 5,809
18 Lütjenburg 5,814
19 Appen 5,838
20 Tangstedt 5,937
21 Burg auf Fehmarn 6,000
22 Klausdorf 6,081
23 Einfeld 6,117
24 Handewitt 6,152
25 Glücksburg 6,220
26 Hohenlockstedt 6,224
27 Gettorf 6,297
28 Kropp 6,320
29 Schönkirchen 6,375
30 Fockbek 6,380
31 Nortorf 6,396
32 Böcklersiedlung-Bugenhagen 6,626
33 Flintbek 7,276
34 Leck 7,593
35 Raisdorf 7,611
36 Trittau 7,688
37 Bordesholm 7,709
38 Meldorf 7,719
39 Grömitz 7,847
40 Oststeinbek 7,858
41 Heikendorf 8,056
42 Kellinghusen 8,243
43 Reinfeld 8,340
44 Ahrensbök 8,643
45 Faldera 8,734
46 Niebüll 8,752
47 Großhansdorf 9,009
48 Westerland 9,032
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 Fehmarn 12,875
68 Plön 13,068
69 Tornesch 13,079
70 Bad Bramstedt 13,177
71 Ratzeburg 13,623
72 Bargteheide 13,640
73 Rellingen 13,707
74 Travemünde 13,913
75 Brunsbüttel 13,950
76 Schwarzenbek 14,832
77 Preetz 15,768
78 Ratekau 15,921
79 Neustadt in Holstein 15,930
80 Bad Segeberg 16,052
81 Glinde 16,210
82 Halstenbek 16,212
83 Stockelsdorf 16,562
84 Eutin 16,984
85 Elmschenhagen 17,220
86 Uetersen 17,921
87 Mölln 18,469
88 Bad Schwartau 19,722
89 Kaltenkirchen 19,747
90 Quickborn 20,410
91 Heide 20,599
92 Husum 20,841
93 Eckernförde 23,383
94 Schleswig 24,114
95 Bad Oldesloe 24,322
96 Reinbek 25,261
97 Rendsburg 28,323
98 Geesthacht 29,487
99 Ahrensburg 30,103
100 Wedel 31,995

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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