Eckernförde ( German: [ɛkɐnˈføːɐ̯də] ; Danish : Egernførde , sometimes also Egernfjord ; Low German : Eckernför , sometimes also Eckernföör ) is a city located in the Kreis of Rendsburg-Eckernförde , Schleswig-Holstein , northern Germany. Situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea , approximately 30 km north-west of Kiel , it has a population of about 23,000. Eckernförde is a popular tourist destination.
5-461: The name of Eckernförde is of mixed origin, but derived from the name of a Danish castle formerly located near the current town, which is also reflected in the name of the town district of Borby. This fortification is listed in the 13th century Liber Census Daniæ as Ykærnæburgh. In 1441, the town used an official seal listing its name as Eherneborgh . The first syllable corresponds to the modern Danish word "egern" meaning squirrel while "-förde"
10-473: A small outbuilding as well as a football field and a sports hall. In the schoolyard, the school children enjoy various activities, ranging from slides to climbing. Other schools in Eckernförde include: The Kiel–Flensburg railway runs through the town with trains stopping at Eckernförde station , situated to the west of the town centre. The town's main bus station, central omnibus station (German: ZOB ),
15-606: Is Low German meaning fjord . The -förde ending is documented in Latinized form on two official seals used by the town in 1602 and 1624. The etymology of the town's name is reflected in the presence of a squirrel in the town's coat of arms, a feature first documented by the 1441 seal. In the early 20th century, Eckernförde was known for its harbour, fishing, trade in agricultural products, and manufacture of salt and iron goods. All German Navy submarines form part of 1st Ubootgeschwader and are stationed in Eckernförde. It
20-407: Is directly connected to the train station. The operating company of the railway network is Deutsche Bahn . Eckernförde has 4 bus routes for urban connections operated by single-deck buses. Eckernförde has no trams or trolley-buses. For transportation, the statewide Schleswig-Holstein-fare applies. A taxi stand is located at the bus station. Eckernförde has two bike rental outlets, one is located near
25-493: Is the home of BEHN , an alcoholic beverage family company, founded in 1792. The headquarters of SIG Sauer are also located there. Schools in the city include the Richard-Vosgerau-Schule. The Richard Vosgerau School is a public elementary school in Eckernförde. The address is 26 Bergstraße, 24340 Eckernförde. The current head of the school is Mrs. Koepke. The school building consists of a white main house and
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