Seven hundred years ago a document mentioned Glinde for the first time. Graf Adolf IV of Schauenburg and Holstein gifted this village to a Cistercian convent. This act marked Glinde’s entry into history. The convent later moved to Reinbek. The Reformation brought significant changes. King Frederick I of Denmark and Duke of Schleswig-Holstein took possession. His son Christian III later shared it with his brothers. Ownership shifted multiple times.
Glinde’s story is one of transformation. From a small village Glinde grew. In 1948 Glinde Oststeinbek Havighorst and Schonnigstedt merged into Amt Glinde. Later Schonnigstedt and Havighorst separated. Glinde and Oststeinbek became independent municipalities in 1978.
June 24 1979 marked a pivotal moment. Glinde celebrated its 750th anniversary. It was granted town charter status. This elevated Glinde’s status significantly. This recognition cemented Glinde’s position. Glinde’s growth continued. It became the fourth largest town in Stormarn. It showed high growth rates. Its dynamic development surpassed neighboring towns.
Glinde’s growth wasn’t just numerical. A significant development was the Krupp factory in 1934. It produced crankshafts for aircraft. This brought many workers. A housing estate was built for them. Glinde’s population rose from 350 to 500. The factory and Heereszeugamtsiedlung fuelled population growth. This continued under the Nazi regime.
A darker chapter is the Wiesenfeld forced labor camp. Almost 3000 forced laborers worked there during the war. In 2014 a Stolperschwelle was installed. This remembers the victims of Nazi oppression. It stands as a memorial. The memorial stands as a testament to remembrance.
Glinde’s history is rich and complex. Its journey from a small village to a thriving town is fascinating. It’s a story of gifts and conflicts. It is one of growth and remembrance. It is a story worth exploring. Walk around Glinde. Let its past speak to you. Discover Glinde’s captivating history.