Meldorf

Meldorf is a town along the river Miele in western Schleswig-Holstein that developed as an administrative hub for the surrounding region. The layout combines narrow streets with green spaces, creating a modest coastal settlement.

The town received municipal rights in 1265 and became the administrative seat of Dithmarschen before joining the Hanseatic League. This status made it an important trading center on the North Sea coastal region.

St. John's Church, known as Meldorfer Dom, dominates the town center and serves as a spiritual focal point where visitors can sense the area's religious importance. The church's presence shapes how locals and guests move through and experience the town.

The town is easily reached by road and has a small harbor that gives it a maritime character. Visitors find a calm setting for exploring churches, narrow lanes, and the riverside.

During the Battle of Hemmingstedt in 1500, local defenders defeated the king's army despite being outnumbered with basic equipment. This surprising royal defeat remains a memorable moment in the region's past.

Location: Mitteldithmarschen

Location: Dithmarschen

Location: Schleswig-Holstein

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Nordermeldorf, Nindorf

Website: https://stadt-meldorf.de

GPS coordinates: 54.08333,9.06667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07