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Eckernförde
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Country | Germany | |
State | Schleswig-Holstein | |
District | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | |
Elevation | 0 - 42 m (−137.8 ft) | |
Population
(2022-12-31)
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• Total | 21,507 | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes |
24340
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Dialling codes | 04351 | |
Vehicle registration | RD | |
Website | www.eckernfoerde.de |
Eckernförde (Danish: Egernførde, sometimes also Egernfjord, Low German: Eckernför, sometimes also Eckernföör) is a German city in Schleswig-Holstein, Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde at the Baltic Sea near Kiel. The population is about 23,000.
All 24 German submarines are stationed in Eckernförde.
Eckernförde is a well-known touristic centre in Northern Germany.
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History
- In 1302 Eckernförde is first mentioned as a city.
- The Count Saint-Germain is supposed to be buried in Eckernförde near the St.-Nicolai-Church. His grave was destroyed by the great storm tide on 13 November 1872.
Twin towns
UK, Macclesfield, (since 1953)
Sweden, Hässleholm, (since 1958)
Tanzania, Tanga, (since 1963)
Denmark, Nakskov, (since 1969)
Poland, Brzeg, (since 1989)
Germany,
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Bützow, (since 1990)
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See also
In Spanish: Eckernförde para niños
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