Rellingen
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Rellingen | |
Coat of arms | Location |
Administration | |
Country | Germany |
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State | Schleswig-Holstein |
District | Pinneberg |
Local subdivisions | 3 |
Mayor | Oliver Stolz |
Basic statistics | |
Area | 13.18 km² (5.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5-15 m |
Population | 13,717 (31/12/2006) |
- Density | 1,041 /km² (2,696 /sq mi) |
Other information | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Licence plate | PI |
Postal code | 25462 |
Area code | 04101 |
Website | www.rellingen.de |
Rellingen is a municipality in the district of Pinneberg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approx. 7 km east of Pinneberg, and 10 km northwest of Hamburg. Population as of 30.06.2005 is 13.693. The total land area are 13,19 km².
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[edit] Transportation
Rellingen can be reached from Autobahn 23. The Hamburg S-Bahn and bus system is also connected to Rellingen.
[edit] Architecture
Rellingen is famous for its Lutheran church. The architect was Cay Dose. The previous church building was damaged badly during the Thirty Years War. It was rebuilt and extended. The church has an octagonal shape and has a church tower which is leaning to one side.
[edit] Economy
The municipalty of Pinneberg including Rellingen is famous for its tree nurseries. Other industries are manufacturing of electronic musical instruments (Yamaha), food and beverages and tourism.
[edit] Nature
The Krupunder Lake (Krupunder See) is loacted 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.
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