Towns/municipalities
Diversity in Stormarn
The diversity of this district is reflected in the characteristic features and needs of its communities. The broad spectrum ranges from lively city life to idyllic villages, emphasising the versatility of Stormarn.
The Stormarn district is home to a total of 55 municipalities of different sizes. Six towns administer themselves independently, while an additional four "amtsfreie Gemeinden" have not yet achieved official town status due to their number of inhabitants. Five authorities administer 45 municipalities in the Stormarn district. Trittau and Amt Trittau share an administration. Tangstedt is administered by Amt Itzstedt in the district of Segeberg.
More information about towns and municipalities in the Stormarn district:
Reinfeld
Historic small town with flair
Reinfeld is also known as the "carp town" due to its tradition of catching and breeding carp, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Events such as the annual "Carp Festival" always attract numerous visitors to the Herrenteich.
Bad Oldesloe
Stormarn's district town on the Trave
The charming old town with its half-timbered houses, parks and cultural facilities(KuB) attracts visitors. Those who live or work here appreciate the advantages of living close to nature without having to forego the offers and variety of the nearby metropolis of Hamburg or the Baltic Sea region.
Bad Oldesloe
Bargteheide
The green town in Stormarn
Popular with nature lovers and families, Bargteheide offers a lively town centre in addition to a variety of leisure activities and nature experiences. A good infrastructure and high-quality jobs offer a good work-life balance.
Bargteheide
Ahrensburg
Lively town on the outskirts of Hamburg
With its beautiful castle, Hamburg's beautiful neighbour offers historical charm, lively economic life and artistic diversity. The location scores highly with global players thanks to its favourable transport links and high image factor.
Ahrensburg
Trittau
Close to nature and Hamburg
Situated to the east of Hamburg, Trittau not only offers a relaxed environment in which to live, but also various job opportunities in a strong regional diversity of industries and a solid infrastructure - providing residents with a balance between work and leisure.
Trittau
Barsbüttel
Quiet location on the outskirts of Hamburg
As one of the four independent municipalities, Barsbüttel offers a good balance between a quiet lifestyle in a green environment and the advantages of the quickly accessible, lively metropolis of Hamburg.
Glinde
Economy and tradition
Popular for cultural events and nature experiences, Glinde creates an inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors. Excellent infrastructure, attractive residential neighbourhoods and interesting employers make Glinde a popular place to live and work.
Glinde
Oststeinbek
The l(i)ebenswerte community
Located directly on the border with Hamburg, Oststeinbek offers quiet living with excellent transport links. The economy is characterised by medium-sized companies, trade, crafts and services, with the favourable location providing an attractive base for numerous businesses.
Reinbek
Stormarn's second largest town
With its castle and villas and the Billetal nature reserve, the townscape offers a high quality of life. The mixture of small and medium-sized companies and respected global players creates an interesting labour market for skilled workers.
Reinbek
Ammersbek
Green idyll with urban proximity
The economic structure of the municipality of Ammersbek is characterised by small and medium-sized companies. The diverse business landscape contributes to Ammersbek's flourishing and robust position in various economic sectors.
Großhansdorf
Hamburg's charming neighbour
Großhansdorf is characterised by a mix of small family businesses and medium-sized companies, which gives it a diverse economy. Companies that specialise in innovative technologies offer job opportunities to qualified specialists in this sector. The Manhagen Clinic is known far beyond the borders of Schleswig-Holstein.
