Rellingen
| Rellingen | ||
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Location of Rellingen within Pinneberg district 
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| Coordinates: 53°39′N 9°49′E / 53.650°N 9.817°ECoordinates: 53°39′N 9°49′E / 53.650°N 9.817°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein | |
| District | Pinneberg | |
| Subdivisions | 3 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Anja Radtke | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.18 km2 (5.09 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 5-15 m (−40 ft) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 13,508 | |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 25462 | |
| Dialling codes | 04101 | |
| Vehicle registration | PI | |
| Website | www.rellingen.de | |
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 area are 13.19 km².
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.
References
- ↑ "Statistikamt Nord – Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2012] (XLS-Datei) (Fortschreibung auf Basis des Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein (in German). 25 July 2013.
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