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Heide (German pronunciation: ⓘ; Holsatian: Heid) is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the capital of the Kreis (district) Dithmarschen. Population: 22,000. The German word Heide means "heath". In the 15th century four adjoining villages decided to build a church in the "middle of the heath". This remained the town's name to date.
Lüneburg Heath (German: Lüneburger Heide, pronounced [ˈlyːnəbʊʁɡɐ ˈhaɪ̯də]) is a large area of heath, geest, and woodland in the northeastern part of the state of Lower Saxony in northern Germany.
Heide gets tourist buses coming through to stroll through their weekly market, visit the three museums in the city and remember victims of World War II.
Heide (hī´də), town (1994 pop. 20,740), Schleswig-Holstein, N central Germany, in the center of the Dithmarschen oil fields. A trade center, it has one of the largest market squares in Germany, with particular emphasis being on cattle trade.
The Museum Island has existed since 1904 and tells the history of Heide, which dates back to the 15th century. It includes the "Alte Schmiede", "Stade-Haus", "Pferdestall" and "Klaus-Groth-Museum". The museum hosts regular cultural events that provide visitors with a cultural experience.
Lüneburg Heath was the site of the German surrender in World War II (May 4, 1945) to Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, commander of the British-Canadian forces in northern Europe. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Home Geography & Travel States & Other Subdivisions. Lower Saxony. state, Germany.
Heide is a famous town in the Schleswig-Holstein district and has been relevant since the 15th Century. Popular attractions around town are St. Jürgen Church with its skyscraper like spire, the tall Water Tower, Museum of Dithmarschen history, Markthalle and more.
