Eckernförde, Germany
Schleswig-Holstein · Germany
Eckernförde is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 23,383. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 23,383 |
| Population Density | 2,248 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.4685°, 9.8382° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (922 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,498 |
About Eckernförde
Eckernförde is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 23,383. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Eckernförde vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,498 |
| 55% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 912 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $113,000 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $565 |
| 51% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 37.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Housing Units | 9,353 |
Property Tax
Climate in Eckernförde
Eckernförde has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 891 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4685°N, 9.8382°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Eckernförde has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Eckernförde
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungmannschule | — | — | — | — |
| Pestalozzi-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Schulzentrum Süd | — | — | — | — |
| Gudewerdt Gemeinschaftsschule | — | — | — | — |
| Sprottenschule | — | — | — | — |
| Peter-Ustinov-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Freie Waldorfschule Eckernförde | — | — | — | — |
| Richard-Vosgerau-Schule | — | — | — | — |
| Berufliche Schule Eckernförde | — | — | — | — |
| Jes Kruse Skolen | — | — | — | — |
| Schule am Noor | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Eckernförde
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Welle Nord | oldies, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Skala FM (DK) | hits, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| delta radio Indie | indie | MP3 | |
| R.SH Live | 1980s, 1990s | AAC | |
| Alfa Gold (DK) | — | MP3 | |
| 90s90s Rave | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Diablo (AAC) (DK) | news, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide | schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| deutschFM | deutschfm, neudeutsch | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Regentrude | blues, country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 | — | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Wellenrausch | — | MP3 | |
| Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A | — | OGG 48 kbps | |
| delta radio At Home | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Diablo (DK) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Eckernförde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelner Dampfeisenbahn | ||||
| Apotheken-Museum | ||||
| Automuseum Collection Schwansen | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Mohrkirch | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Schacht-Audorf | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Sehestedt | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Ulsnis | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Wippendorf | ||||
| Eisenkunstguss Museum | ||||
| Elektromuseum | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Molfsee | ||||
| Geld der Welt Museum | ||||
| Geotanium | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mühle Anna | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Rieseby | ||||
| Historisches Museum | ||||
| Historisches Sägewerk | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum | ||||
| Knüttel-Museum | ||||
| Maschinenwerkstatt Kruse | ||||
| Museum Bauerngarten | ||||
| Museum Eckernförde | ||||
| Museumshafen Kappeln | ||||
| Nord Art & KIC | ||||
| Phonomuseum Alte Schule | ||||
| Rendsburg Rn | ||||
| Rendsburger Schifffahrtsarchiv | ||||
| Satruphuus | ||||
| Wassermühle Schaalby |
Libraries in Eckernförde
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Büdelsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Satrup | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Sörup | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Fockbek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Süderbrarup | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Kappeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Kappeln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Rendsburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Eckernförde
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Nordmarkhalle | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Eckernförde | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kappeln | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Molfsee | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Süderbrarup | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Westensee |
Hotels in Eckernförde
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Eckernförde
33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Eckernförde
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Eckernförde
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Eckernförde
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Eckernförde
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Eckernförde
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Eckernförde
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Eckernförde
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Eckernförde
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Eckernförde
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Eckernförde
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Eckernförde
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Eckernförde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weltbrauerei Schörderup |
Stadiums & Teams in Eckernförde
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Eckernförde
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hohn Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | KEL | Medium Airport |
| Schleswig Air Base | WBG | Medium Airport |
| Sønderborg Airport | SGD | Medium Airport |
| Ærø Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aukrug Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bjørnø Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Drejø Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Flensburg-Schäferhaus Airport | FLF | Small Airport |
| Hartenholm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Husum-Schwesing Airport | QHU | Small Airport |
| Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf Airfield | IZE | Small Airport |
| Kaleko Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kruså-Padborg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neumünster Airport | EUM | Small Airport |
| Nordborg Pøl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rødekro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schleswig-Kropp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sydfyn (Tasinge) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vester Åby Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wahlstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Eckernförde
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| HELIOS Klinik Schloss Schönhagen | ||
| VAMED Rehaklinik Damp |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Eckernförde
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Borbyer Kirche | |
| Den Danske Kirke | |
| Kinder- und Jugendkirche | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Gemeinde Eckernförde | |
| Sankt Nicolai | |
| Sankt Peter und Paul |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Eckernförde
What is the population of Eckernförde?
Eckernförde has a population of 23,383 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 2,248 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
Is Eckernförde expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,498, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $565 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Eckernförde?
Eckernförde has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Eckernförde?
There are 912 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Eckernförde?
The median home value in Eckernförde is $113,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $565. The homeownership rate is 37.8%.
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