Schleswig-Holstein

Languages

The official languages are High German, Low Saxon, Danish and Frisian. Low Saxon — the classic language of the country — is spoken in most parts of the country, Danish by the Danish minority, Frisian by the North Frisians at the North Sea Coast and the Northern Frisian Islands and a special Frisian Dialect called Hallun on the Island Heligoland. High German was introduced in the 16th century, mainly for official purposes, but is today the most used language, since its use was made compulsory by the Prussian government after 1864.

Related Topics:
High German - Low Saxon - Danish - Frisian - Heligoland - Prussian - 1864

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