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Wacken, Municipality in Steinburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Located at an elevation of 26 meters, Wacken extends across 7.1 square kilometers of land in northern Germany near the town of Itzehoe.

The first documented reference to Wacken appeared in 1148, with archaeological findings indicating Germanic settlements existed in the area before this date.

The municipality transforms each summer into a gathering point for heavy metal enthusiasts, hosting performances from bands like Iron Maiden and Scorpions.

The municipality provides essential services to its 2,110 residents through local administrative offices, operating under postal code 25596 and area code 04827.

Every permanent resident of Wacken receives free entry to the annual metal festival, creating strong connections between the event and local community.

Location: Steinburg

Elevation above the sea: 26 m

Website: http://wacken.de/

Website: http://wacken.de

GPS coordinates: 54.02056,9.37611

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18

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