Rellingen

Rellingen is a municipality in the district of Pinneberg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 7 km east of Pinneberg, and 10 km northwest of Hamburg. Population as of December 31, 2007 is 13,746. The total land is 13.19 km².

Rellingen
Coat of arms
Location of Rellingen within Pinneberg district
BevernBokelHeedeHeistHolmLangelnSchenefeldTangstedt
Rellingen
Rellingen
Coordinates: 53°39′N 9°49′E
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictPinneberg
Subdivisions3
Government
 • MayorAnja Radtke
Area
 • Total13.18 km2 (5.09 sq mi)
Highest elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Lowest elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
 • Total14,372
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25462
Dialling codes04101
Vehicle registrationPI
Websitewww.rellingen.de

Rellingen was formerly part of the Duchy of Holstein, a subject of the Danish Crown.

Transportation

Rellingen can be reached from Bundesautobahn 23. The Hamburg S-Bahn (line 3) and bus system (lines 185, 195, 295 and 395) are also connected to Rellingen.

Architecture

Rellingen is famous for its Lutheran church. The architect was Cai Dose. The previous church building was damaged badly during the Thirty Years War. It was rebuilt between 1754 and 1756 and was extended. The church has an octagonal shape and has a church tower which is leaning to one side.

Economy

The municipality of Pinneberg including Rellingen is famous for its tree nurseries. Other industries are manufacturing of electronic musical instruments (Yamaha), food and beverages and tourism.

Nature

The Krupunder Lake (Krupunder See) is located in Rellingen. The lake has been a swimming complex in the past. Until 1962 it was allowed to swim in the lake. The lake had a beach, changing rooms and some fast food outlets. The rivers Mühlenau and Pinnau are flowing through Rellingen.

Notable residents

References
  1. "Statistikamt Nord – Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2019 (XLS-file)". Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein (in German).
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