Wedel

Wedel extends along the northern bank of the Elbe River in Schleswig-Holstein, covering 33.81 square kilometers with a population of 34,617 residents.

The settlement received its first written mention in 1212, later developing into a marketplace for cattle trade through the established Oxen Way route.

The Roland statue in the town market, dating from 1450, represents municipal autonomy and stands as a symbol of independence from medieval nobility.

The town maintains several educational facilities, including secondary schools, a private university, and vocational training centers serving the local population.

During World War II, a 1943 Royal Air Force bombing raid damaged seventy percent of the buildings, leading to extensive post-war reconstruction efforts.

Location: Pinneberg

Location: Herrschaft Pinneberg

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Shares border with: Jork, Hetlingen, Holm, Hamburg, Rissen

Website: https://wedel.de

GPS coordinates: 53.58333,9.70000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54