Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Rural district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Description
Rendsburg-Eckernförde is a rural district in Schleswig-Holstein along the Baltic coast, spanning several hundred square kilometers and including portions of the Kiel Canal. The area blends coastal landscapes with inland regions and various waterways that shape the territory.
History
The area took its present form in 1970 when two former districts were merged, both rooted in Prussian administrative boundaries. This merger created the current structure that has defined the region ever since.
Culture
The district reveals its regional character through museums and cultural sites that preserve traditional crafts and farming practices from earlier times. Visitors can observe how people once lived and worked in these spaces.
Practical
The territory is best explored by car or bicycle, as the landscape is relatively flat and open. Proximity to water and the coast makes it pleasant for visitors interested in waterside activities and relaxation.
Did you know?
An annual rowing competition takes place on the Kiel Canal, attracting athletes who race between two local landmarks. This event reveals the area's long connection to water sports and community traditions.
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Hedeby
29.4 km
Danevirke
30.5 km
Rendsburg High Bridge
6.5 km
Gottorf Castle
32.1 km
Wunderino Arena
25.9 km
Viking Museum Haithabu
29.9 km
Stiftung Louisenlund
27.4 km
Schleswig Cathedral
31.6 km
Rader Hochbrücke
9.5 km
Dorfkirche Bergenhusen
31.2 km
Globe of Gottorf
32.7 km
Kiel Castle
26.9 km
Eider Canal
11.6 km
Möltenort U-Boat Memorial
32.3 km
Lindaunis Bridge
37.4 km
Wikingturm
31.5 km
St. Wilhadi Church
36 km
Levensau High Bridge
24.9 km
Thorsberg moor
43.7 km
Gut Hemmelmark
27.8 km
High Bridges Holtenau
27.5 km
Tolk-Schau
37.1 km
Kiel Transmission Tower
24.6 km
Town hall of Kiel
26.1 km
Schleusenpark Kiel
28.3 km
Christianpris
32.4 km
Hütten Hills
18.6 km
Gut Emkendorf
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