Itzehoe, District capital in Steinburg, Germany.
Description
Itzehoe is a district capital in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, positioned along both banks of the Stör, a tributary of the Elbe. The town center combines residential neighborhoods with shops, public facilities, and green spaces that connect several districts.
History
The settlement grew around the year 1000 near a fortified site called Echeho, which later served as an administrative seat. During medieval times, the town developed into a trade center for the surrounding region.
Culture
The winter market near St. Laurentii Church brings together local vendors selling traditional German specialties from November through December.
Practical
The information office at Breite Straße 4 distributes city maps and provides guidance on attractions and events. Many shops in the center accept regional vouchers that can be purchased directly on site.
Did you know?
In the evenings, a program called MoonlightTicket offers reduced taxi fares, which can be helpful after events and for the journey home. This service makes it easier for visitors to return to their accommodation or starting point.
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Schloss Breitenburg
4 km
Itzehoe Monastery
213 m
Burg Esesfeld
2.6 km
Schloss Heiligenstedten
2.8 km
Störbrücke, Itzehoe
2.4 km
Germanengrab
561 m
Alsen
1.3 km
Kaiser-Karl-Schule, Itzehoe
384 m
St. Laurentii, Itzehoe
206 m
Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology
4.2 km
Bismarck Tower
2.2 kmBurg Itzehoe
430 m
Wenzel-Hablik-Museum
602 m
Theater Itzehoe
303 m
Amtsgericht Itzehoe
662 m
Prinzesshof
147 m
Neunerdenkmal
248 m
Ehrenmal auf den Malzmüllerwiesen
565 mBreitenburger Fähre
3.6 kmGut Julianka
3.4 km
St.-Jürgen-Kapelle (Itzehoe)
505 mPaaschburg
381 m
St.-Anschar-Kirche
2.9 km
Nagelsche Fachwerkhäuser
369 m
Kammer von Warringholz
545 m
St.-Jakobi-Kirche
2.1 km
Itzehoe, Naturerlebnisraum Itzequelle
1.9 km
Landschaftsbestandteile und Landschaftsteile im Bereich mehrerer Gemeinden (2)
3.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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