Arnis (DE)

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Arnis (Hist:: Danish: Arnæs) is the smallest town in Germany both by population and by area.

At a population of c. 300 and a total area of 0.45 km2, Arnis is part of the Amt Kappeln-Land in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It was founded in 1667 by shipping families from the nearby village Kappeln who wanted to avoid serfdom. The local Skipper's Church was erected in 1673. Originally Arnis was a skipper town with up to 90 sailing-ships (1864). In the late 20th century four shipyards were the basis of its economy. Today Arnis is a tourism showplace.

Germany

ARNIS über KAPPELN (SCHLEI) 15.1.46.-7)

Danish Era