Segeberg District

Segeberg District is an administrative region in Schleswig-Holstein situated between Neumünster and Hamburg, with agricultural plains and rolling hills particularly in its southwestern areas. The district encompasses several independent towns with Bad Segeberg serving as its administrative center.

The district was created in 1865 following Schleswig-Holstein's integration into Prussia. It expanded significantly through municipal mergers in 1932 and again in 1970.

The coat of arms shows four steeples arranged as a cross, referencing Bishop Vizelin's missionary efforts in the area. These symbols along with references to Holstein's flora reflect the region's deep spiritual and historical roots.

The district is best explored by car or public transportation, with connections available from Bad Segeberg to several towns. The region is primarily rural in character, making walking and exploring the hills popular activities for visitors.

The region contains part of Holsteinische Schweiz with glacially shaped hills that stand out dramatically against the flat northern German landscape. This unusual terrain was carved by ice age processes and creates a distinctly different environment from surrounding areas.

Location: Schleswig-Holstein

Inception: 1867

Capital city: Bad Segeberg

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Shares border with: Stormarn, Ostholstein, Plön District, Neumünster, Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Steinburg, Pinneberg, Wandsbek, Eimsbüttel, Hamburg-Nord, Hamburg

Website: https://segeberg.de

GPS coordinates: 53.92000,10.17000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:20