Wedel

　　Wedel is a town in Pinneberg District, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, situated on the right bank of the Elbe River, located just 17 kilometers west of Hamburg. The town was first mentioned in 1212 and is now an important industrial city in Schleswig-Holstein.

　　The Wedel Theater is an amateur theater that enriches the cultural life of local residents. The Wedel City Museum opened in 1912 and is a museum dedicated to local history, offering insights into the area’s cultural life as well. The Ernst Barlach Museum, opened in 1987, is essentially an art museum mainly featuring works by the German Expressionist sculptor and playwright Ernst Barlach. Its collection includes sculptures, paintings, woodcuts, lithographs, letters, and manuscripts, making it a paradise for art enthusiasts.

　　Wedel Reason to visit: An important industrial city in Germany Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany State/Province: Schleswig-Holstein City: Wedel