Reinbek
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District | Stormarn |
| Population | 25,636 (2004) |
| Area | 31.23 km² |
| Population density | 821 /km² |
| Elevation | 3-59 m |
| Coordinates | 53°31′ N 10°15′ E |
| Postal code | 21451-21465 |
| Area code | 040, 04104 |
| Licence plate code | OD |
| Mayor | Detlef Palm |
| Website | reinbek.de |
Reinbek (probably from "Rainbek" = brook at the field margin) is a town located in Stormarn district in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is accessed by the A1 and the A24 autobahnen and federal highway 5.
Reinbek was first mentioned in 1226, the city rights were given in 1952. The town is located at the river Bille which is dammed up here to form a mill pond.
2002 population: 24,744
[edit] Twinnings
- Täby, Sweden, since 1956
- Königslutter, Lower Saxony, Germany, since 1961
- Padasjoki, Finland, since 1974
- Koło, Poland, since 1999
[edit] Buildings
- 16th century castle in Dutch renaissance style.
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