Region Heide

Situated on the edge of the Hamburg metropolitan area and in the heart of Dithmarschen, Region Heide has distinctive qualities as an economic and commercial centre on the one hand and as a residential and recreational area on the other. The region - consisting of the city of Heide and the eleven neighbouring municipalities - is a leading economic area on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein. Decisive factors include the good national transport connections, a differentiated commercial structure and a wide range of educational and social facilities. The city of Heide and the surrounding municipalities complement each other with their respective strengths: while Heide is the centre for employment, shopping and services, the surrounding area offers space for agriculture, energy production and recreational activities.