Heide



Heide is in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with 21,844 inhabitants as of 2021.

The city has the largest market square in Germany that has not been built upon, with 4.7 hectares. It is primarily used as a parking lot and has approximately 500 parking spaces.

History
Heide was first mentioned in 1404 and is a regional centre for administration, trade and transport (along with Meldorf, Sankt Peter-Oerding and Büsum as tourist alternatives) characterised by its rural environment.

Climate
Heide had a maritime temperate climate with 4 distinct seasons.

Spring is mild. The first greeneries start blooming at the end of March. Due to the sea breeze of the North Sea Coast, the summer is not excessively warm. The hottest months are July and August with average high temperatures in the low 20s °C. In autumn there is a beautiful foliage, but this season also features the rainiest months of the year. In winter, frost months occur and there is occasionally snowfall.

By train


Bus and train tickets can be purchased on the official website of DB Deutsche Bahn (largest provider of train and bus connections in Germany).

By bus
There are intercity bus connections from Rendsburg, Büsum, Tönning to the ZOB (Central Omnibus Station) in Heide.

By car
The motorway A23 can be used from Hamburg.

Get around
Because the town is small, everything is easily accessible on foot or by bike. Nevertheless, there are some bus connections from the central bus station to the neighbouring towns, such as Rendsburg.

Buildings

 * Wasserturm in Heide (Holstein).jpg



Indoor activities




Drink
In addition to events on the market square, the Schuhmacherort (famous nightlife area) with its relatively high density of venues is particularly well visited:





Stay healthy
The fruit and vegetables offered at the weekly market usually come from the region. Many farms sell their produce fresh and direct. For physical exercise, cycling and the North Sea coast are well suited. In some places, kitesurfing or mudflat hiking is offered.


 * The pharmacy emergency service can also take you to more distant places.


 * During the usual opening hours, however, there is no shortage of pharmacies in Heide either.


 * Several doctors, veterinarians and dentists provide adequate basic care.

Go next
Büsum is 20 km from Heide directly on the North Sea coast. Popular holiday destination for tourists. Prawns and fish dishes are sold at the harbour.

Husum is the capital of the Kreis (district) Nordfriesland, 40 km up north from Heide. The city is famous for its artists such as Theodor Storm.

Hamburg