Büdelsdorf

Büdelsdorf is a town in Schleswig-Holstein situated at the junction of important waterways. The municipality lies between the Eider River and the Kiel Canal, making it a natural point where maritime traffic passes through.

The founding of the Carlshütte iron and steelworks in 1827 transformed the place from a small settlement into an industrial hub. Decades later, the construction of the Kiel Canal and growth of the steel industry cemented its role as an economic center.

The town shows signs of its industrial past through its architecture, with factories and workers' quarters standing alongside newer residential areas. This blend of old and new shapes how people experience the place today.

The town is walkable, and its proximity to waterways makes exploration by boat possible. To get a real sense of the place, allow time for a walk along the canals and through the industrial areas.

The town owes its significance to two major canals that lie just minutes apart from each other. This close proximity to both waterways is unusual and makes the location geographically exceptional.

Location: Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Website: https://buedelsdorf.de

GPS coordinates: 54.31667,9.68333

Latest update: December 23, 2025 11:33