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{{Infobox German location
{{Infobox German location
|type = Stadt
|type = Stadt
|image_photo = Elmshorn konigstrasse.jpg
|image_photo = Elmshorn Bismarckschule.jpg
|image_caption = Bismarck School in Elmshorn
|image_flag = Flagge Elmshorn.png
|image_coa = Elmshorn-Wappen.png
|image_coa = Elmshorn-Wappen.png
|coordinates = {{coord|53|45|7|N|9|39|04|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{coord|53|45|7|N|9|39|04|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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|elevation = 0-21
|elevation = 0-21
|area = 21.36
|area = 21.36
|population = 51017
|Stand = 2005-06-30
|postal_code = 25335, 25336, 25337
|postal_code = 25335, 25336, 25337
|area_code = 04121
|area_code = 04121
|licence = PI
|licence = PI
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 01 0 56 015
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 01 0 56 015
|Adresse = Schulstraße 15–17<br />25335 Elmshorn
|website = [https://www.elmshorn.de/ www.elmshorn.de]
|website = [https://www.elmshorn.de/ www.elmshorn.de]
|mayor = Volker Hatje
|mayor = Volker Hatje
|party = Ind
}}
}}


'''Elmshorn''' ({{IPA-de|ɛlmsˈhɔʁn}}) is a town in the district of [[Pinneberg (district)|Pinneberg]] in [[Schleswig-Holstein]] in [[Germany]]. It is located 30&nbsp;km north of [[Hamburg]] at the small river [[Krückau]], close to the [[Elbe]] river, is the sixth-largest city in the state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]], [[Germany]]. Elmshorn has a shopping center and common area in the center of town called the "Buttermarkt" by the locals although its official name is [[Karl Marx|Karl-Marx-Platz]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elmshorn-land.de/inhalt/index504.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-09-26 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030020632/http://www.elmshorn-land.de/inhalt/index504.html |archivedate=2008-10-30 |df= }}</ref> In the surrounding areas are small farms and dairy/ horse farms. It is the birthplace of writer and editor [http://www.iisg.nl/archives/en/files/s/10768538.php Hermann Schlüter] (1851–1919), the mathematician [[Hermann Weyl]] (1885–1955), and the medievalist Heinz Woehlk (1944- ).
'''Elmshorn''' ({{IPA-de|ɛlmsˈhɔʁn|-|De-Elmshorn.ogg}}; {{lang-nds|Elmshoorn}}) is a town in the district of [[Pinneberg (district)|Pinneberg]] in [[Schleswig-Holstein]] in [[Germany]]. It is 30&nbsp;km north of [[Hamburg]] on the small river [[Krückau]], a tributary of the [[Elbe]], and with about 50,000 inhabitants is the sixth-largest town in the state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]], [[Germany]]. It is the birthplace of writer and editor [http://www.iisg.nl/archives/en/files/s/10768538.php Hermann Schlüter] (1851–1919), the mathematician [[Hermann Weyl]] (1885–1955) and the medievalist Heinz Woehlk (1944- ).


==Economy and industry==
==Economy and industry==
Historically, Elmshorn had many companies in the food industry including meat processing/ sausage production, margarine production and cereal processing. Major surviving companies include Dölling-Hareico (meat processing/ sausage production) and Kölln (cereal processing, mainly oats and muesli).
Historically Elmshorn had many companies in the food industry. Including meat processing and sausage production, margarine production and cereal processing. Major surviving companies include Dölling-Hareico (meat processing/sausage production) and Kölln (cereal processing, mainly oats and muesli).


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==Twin towns – sister cities==
==International relations==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany}}
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany}}
Elmshorn is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Städtepartnerschaften|url=https://www.elmshorn.de/INTERNET/Stadtportr%C3%A4t-Elmshorn/Stadtportr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dtepartnerschaften|website=elmshorn.de|publisher=Elmshorn|language=de|access-date=2019-11-30}}</ref>
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*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Tarascon]], France (1987)
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*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Wittenberge]], Germany (1990)
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*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Stargard]], Poland (1993)
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*{{flagicon|FIN}} [[Raisio]], Finland (2000)


==Notable people==
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===Twin towns — Sister cities===
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The following people were born in Elmshorn (in order of year of birth):
Elmshorn is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:
* [[Johann Christoph Biernatzki]] (1795–1840), writer.<ref>{{Cite NIE |wstitle= Biernatzki, Johann Christoph |volume= III | page= |short=1}}</ref>

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* [[Johannes Rehmke]] (1848 in Hainholz – 1930), philosopher
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* {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Tarascon]], France (1987)
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* [[Fritz Höger]] (1877–1949), (born in Bekenreihe near Elmshorn), architect
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* {{flagicon|GER}} [[Wittenberge]], Germany (1990)
* [[Hermann Weyl]] (1885–1955), mathematician, theoretical physicist, logician and philosopher.
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* {{flagicon|POL}} [[Stargard]], Poland (1993)
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* [[Carl August Rathjens]] (1887–1966), geographer
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* {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Raisio]], Finland (2000)
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* [[Harald Paulsen]] (1895–1954), actor and director
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ventura, California|Ventura]], California
* [[Walter Ohmsen]] (1911–1988), highly decorated soldier and organized the sailing at the Summer Olympics

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* [[Karsten Voigt]] (born 1941), politician and member of the SPD
==Sons and daughters of the city==
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The following persons were born in Elmshorn (sorted by year of birth):
* [[Johann Christoph Biernatzki]] (1795-1840), writer
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* [[Johannes Rehmke]] (1848-1930), philosopher
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* [[Fritz Höger]] (1877-1949), (born in Bekenreihe near Elmshorn), architect
* [[Hermann Weyl]] (1885-1955), mathematician
* [[Wilhelm Mohr]] (1885-1969), politician of the CDU
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* [[Carl August Rathjens]] (1887-1966), geographer
* Wilhelm Peetz (1892-1935), [[communist]] and resistance fighter against national socialism
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* [[Harald Paulsen]] (1895-1954), actor and director
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* [[Karsten Voigt]] (born 1941), politician of the SPD
* [[Erich W. Kopischke]] (born 1956), Leader in [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]],
* {{Interlanguage link multi|Anders Petersen (artist)|de|3=Anders Petersen (Künstler)|lt=Anders Petersen}} (born 1959), Cultural Prize 2002, graphic artist and object artist
* {{Interlanguage link multi|Anders Petersen (artist)|de|3=Anders Petersen (Künstler)|lt=Anders Petersen}} (born 1959), Cultural Prize 2002, graphic artist and object artist
* {{ill|Ixi (singer)|lt=Gaby Tiedemann (Ixi)|de|Ixi}} (born 1962), singer and one-hit-wonder
* {{ill|Ixi (singer)|lt=Gaby Tiedemann (Ixi)|de|Ixi}} (born 1962), singer and one-hit wonder
* [[Michael Stich]] (born 1968), tennis player (grew up in Elmshorn)
* [[Anka Feldhusen]] (born 1966), diplomat; German ambassador in Kyiv, Ukraine since 2019
* [[Sören Sieg]] (born 1966), tenor, songwriter, composer, arranger, satirist, columnist and writer.
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* [[Tim Mälzer]] (born 1971), cook and author of cooking books
* [[Michael Stich]] (born 1968), tennis player (grew up in Elmshorn); [[1992 Summer Olympics]] men's doubles winner
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* [[Tim Mälzer]] (born 1971), cook and author of cookery books
* [[Chiara Schoras]] (born 1975), actress
* [[Chiara Schoras]] (born 1975), actress
* [[Hanno Behrens]] (born 1990), soccer player
* [[Hanno Behrens]] (born 1990), soccer player, over 400 pro games


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website}} {{de icon}}
*{{Official website}} {{in lang|de}}
*[https://www.shz.de/lokales/elmshorner-nachrichten/ Elmshorner Nachrichten (Local Newspaper)]
*[https://www.shz.de/lokales/elmshorner-nachrichten/ Elmshorner Nachrichten (Local Newspaper)]
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{{Cities and towns in Pinneberg (district)}}
{{Cities and towns in Pinneberg (district)}}


{{Authority control}}
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[[Category:Pinneberg (district)]]
[[Category:Pinneberg (district)]]


Latest revision as of 12:28, 14 December 2023

Elmshorn
Town
Bismarck School in Elmshorn
Bismarck School in Elmshorn
Flag of Elmshorn
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Coat of arms of Elmshorn
Coat of arms
Location of Elmshorn within Pinneberg district
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Elmshorn is located in Germany
Elmshorn
Elmshorn
Elmshorn is located in Schleswig-Holstein
Elmshorn
Elmshorn
Coordinates: 53°45′7″N 9°39′04″E / 53.75194°N 9.65111°E / 53.75194; 9.65111
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictPinneberg
Government
 • MayorVolker Hatje (Ind.)
Area
 • Total21.36 km2 (8.25 sq mi)
Highest elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total50,772
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
25335, 25336, 25337
Dialling codes04121
Vehicle registrationPI
Websitewww.elmshorn.de

Elmshorn (German pronunciation: [ɛlmsˈhɔʁn] ⓘ; Low German: Elmshoorn) is a town in the district of Pinneberg in Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. It is 30 km north of Hamburg on the small river Krückau, a tributary of the Elbe, and with about 50,000 inhabitants is the sixth-largest town in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the birthplace of writer and editor Hermann Schlüter (1851–1919), the mathematician Hermann Weyl (1885–1955) and the medievalist Heinz Woehlk (1944- ).

Economy and industry[edit]

Historically Elmshorn had many companies in the food industry. Including meat processing and sausage production, margarine production and cereal processing. Major surviving companies include Dölling-Hareico (meat processing/sausage production) and Kölln (cereal processing, mainly oats and muesli).

Twin towns – sister cities[edit]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Germany

Elmshorn is twinned with:[2]

Notable people[edit]

The following people were born in Elmshorn (in order of year of birth):

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2022" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein.
  2. ^ "Städtepartnerschaften". elmshorn.de (in German). Elmshorn. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
  3. ^ "Biernatzki, Johann Christoph" . New International Encyclopedia. Vol. III. 1905.

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