Holstein

region of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Holstein (Northern Low Saxon: Holsteen; Danish: Holsten; Latin: Holsatia) is the historical region between the rivers Elbe and Eider. It is the southern area of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany.

Holstein
Holsten  (Danish)
Historical region
Flag of Holstein
Coat of arms of Holstein
Holstein (yellow, bottom)
Holstein (yellow, bottom)

Holstein had different forms through time, they include: the County of Holstein (811-1474), the Duchy of Holstein (1474-1866). The history of Holstein is very closely related to the Duchy of Schleswig.

It was annexed by the German Empire in 1866 after the Austro-Prussian War.