Stadt Norderstedt

Norderstedt, the fourth largest city in Schleswig-Holstein, is a dynamic and diverse economic and living location in close proximity to Hamburg. With over 84,000 residents from more than 140 nations, Norderstedt offers a cosmopolitan and inclusive community.

Located in the south of Schleswig-Holstein and part of the Hamburg metropolitan region, Norderstedt benefits from its strategic location. The city is home to around 5,800 businesses, including numerous companies such as Casio, Johnson & Johnson, and tesa, which have their German headquarters or European central offices here. This makes Norderstedt an important economic engine in the region, with a focus on the chemical industry and trade[5].

The Norderstedt city administration employs over 1,200 staff members who work in various areas such as daycare centers, youth centers, city libraries, the adult education center, cemeteries, the city museum, and the town hall. The city practices future-oriented urban planning, environmental protection, culture, education, and digitalization, thus offering a wide range of services for its citizens.

Sustainability is a central theme in Norderstedt. The city actively engages in environmental protection and the promotion of biodiversity. Examples include participation in Biodiversity Day and various measures that support species diversity in the city. The Office for Sustainable Norderstedt plays an important role in implementing these initiatives[2][4].

Norderstedt offers a rich cultural and educational program. The upcoming "Bildungshaus" in the Garstedt district, which is being built between the Copernicus Gymnasium and the Herold Center, is intended to be a central teaching and learning place and a "house for all." It will house the Garstedt city library, the Norderstedt adult education center, and the city archive. In addition, there are numerous recreational offerings, such as the adventure pool and the Schleswig-Holstein Fire Brigade Museum[4].

Voluntary engagement is highly valued in Norderstedt. The city regularly hosts the "Festival of Volunteering" to thank the many volunteers in clubs, associations, and organizations. Additionally, there are initiatives like the "Future Workshop," which involves students to make school routes safer and promote citizen participation[2][4].

Norderstedt is well connected to the transport network. The city is served by the A 7/E 45 motorway and the federal roads B 432 and B 433. Hamburg Airport is in close proximity, and the city is well connected to Hamburg via the AKN railway and the Hamburg U-Bahn line U1. Norderstedt Mitte station serves as an important transfer point for buses and trains[3].

Norderstedt is a city that connects future and tradition and actively works for the quality of life and well-being of its citizens. With its diverse economy, rich cultural offerings, and strong focus on sustainability and citizen participation, Norderstedt offers an attractive home for families, young people, and businesses.

• 1 - https://www.norderstedt.de/Politik-und-Rathaus/Stadtportrait/Zahlen-Daten-Fakten/
• 2 - https://www.norderstedt.de/Politik-und-Rathaus/Stadtportrait/
• 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norderstedt
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norderstedt
• 5 - https://wks-se.de/standortprofile/st%C3%A4dte/norderstedt.html