Baugewerkschule Eckernförde

Baugewerkschule Eckernförde is an educational building complex in the town on the Kiel Fjord coast, occupying multiple lots along Kieler Strasse and Reeperbahn. The ensemble comprises several stone structures designed by architects Germano Wanderley and Friedrich Faber, displaying the solid, functional design typical of 19th-century trade schools.

The school was established in 1868 as a municipal trade school to train masons, carpenters, and other construction workers in their crafts. Over the decades it changed its name and focus several times, eventually becoming part of Kiel University of Applied Sciences in 1969 as the Civil Engineering Department.

The school produced numerous skilled architects, including Jürgen Kröger, who won the competition for designing Leipzig Central Station in 1907.

The buildings are located near Eckernförde town center and visible from the streets, though the interiors are not open to the public today. A walk around the perimeter helps you see the architectural details from different angles and get a sense of how the spaces connect.

A former student named Jürgen Kröger won the competition to design Leipzig Central Station, shaping the architecture of one of Germany's most significant railway stations. This achievement demonstrates the high caliber of training that the institution provided to its graduates.