Schleswig-Holstein, Germany · Europe
Heide sits on the route: 10 minutes from Weddingstedt.
Heide is a town located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a population of 20,599, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Heide sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Heide to your route.
Heide (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪdə] ; Holsatian: Heid) is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the capital of the Kreis (district) Dithmarschen. Population: 22,000.
The German word Heide means "heath". In the 15th century four adjoining villages decided to build a church in the "middle of the heath". ThisRead more
remained the town's name to date. The exact foundation date is now unknown, but by 1447 Heide was already the main village of Dithmarschen. At this time Dithmarschen was an independent peasant republic. Heide became a town in the 19th century.
Heide has the largest un-built-upon market square in Germany, with 4.7 hectares. It is used primarily as a parking lot and has approximately 500 parking spaces. In 2016, the city staged 3 car-free Sundays on the market square for the first time.
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Heide is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1956 latitude, 9.0974 longitude.
Heide has a population of approximately 20,599 people, making it a town in Germany.
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