Kellinghusen

Kellinghusen is a town in the Steinburg district, in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It lies on the Stör river and serves as a local center for the surrounding rural area.

The town’s history goes back to medieval times, when it developed as a market town along regional transport routes. Throughout the centuries it remained rooted in agriculture and crafts, adjusting to changing political and economic circumstances while maintaining its role as a local hub.

Today, Kellinghusen has a diversified economy centered on small and medium-sized enterprises, services, and the agricultural sector in the surrounding countryside. The town provides educational and municipal services, as well as cultural facilities, and participates in inter-municipal initiatives with neighboring communities to support regional development.

Kellinghusen is connected by regional roads and public transport to larger towns in the region, enabling convenient access to employment centers while preserving the character of a smaller town. The built environment reflects its history, with a historic town center and a parish church that serve as focal points for community life and events.

Civic life in Kellinghusen is supported by local associations and events that bring residents together, ranging from cultural and sporting activities to traditional celebrations. The town’s setting along the Stör and its accessibility to urban centers make it a representative example of a Schleswig-Holstein rural community with a modest but active profile.