Heide

About the place: Heide is a town in northern Germany, located in Schleswig-Holstein, serving as the administrative seat of the Dithmarschen district. It is famous for hosting the largest unbuilt market square in Germany.

Flag Description: The flag of the town is a red rectangular field bordered at the top and bottom edge by a narrow white stripe. In the center of the flag is a white figure of Saint George in armor, piercing a dragon beneath him with a spear. In the upper left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), above the dragon, is a white anchor, and in the upper right from the viewer's perspective (heraldic sinister) is a white heather plant shown with its roots.

Symbolism: The figure of Saint George slaying the dragon is the traditional patron of the town and the local St. Jürgen Church. The anchor symbolizes seafaring, trade, and shipping associated with the Dithmarschen region. The heather plant (German: Heidekraut) is a canting element directly referencing the town's name, Heide (meaning heathland). The red and white color scheme reflects traditional regional colors and Hanseatic ties.