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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).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
23,383 Population 2,248/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,498 Median Income
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Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,498 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $565/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population23,383
Density2,248/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$565
Ownership37.8%
Housing Units9,353

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population23,383
Population Density2,248 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates54.4685°, 9.8382°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 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.

The median household income in Eckernförde is $33,498, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 912 business establishments.

Income: Eckernförde vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,498
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)912

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Eckernförde is $113,000, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $565 (51% below the national average of $1,163). 37.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,353 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

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

Homeownership37.8%
Owner-Occupied37.8%
Renter-Occupied62.2%
Housing Units9,353

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -0.5° / 3.7° 81.6
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.5° / 4.3° 61.4
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F 1° / 7.6° 58.7
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 3.8° / 12.6° 41.8
May 12°C / 54°F 7.3° / 16.8° 56.4
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.7° 75.7
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.1° 92.7
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 13° / 21.9° 90.6
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18° 81.0
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6.7° / 12.8° 90.4
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 3.1° / 7.7° 75.0
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F 0.6° / 4.6° 86.0
Eckernförde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density2,248/sq mi
Coordinates54.4685°N, 9.8382°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Germany avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 15, 2003.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 136 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Büdelsdorf0.0
Bücherei Satrup0.0
Bücherei Sörup0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Fockbek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Süderbrarup0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Kappeln0.0
Stadtbücherei Kappeln0.0
Stadtbücherei Rendsburg0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Eckernförde

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kirchplatz
Nordmarkhalle
Wochenmarkt Eckernförde
Wochenmarkt Kappeln
Wochenmarkt Molfsee
Wochenmarkt Süderbrarup
Wochenmarkt Westensee

Hotels in Eckernförde

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alte Fischereischule
BeachSide
Eckotel H1
Heldts Hotel
Hotel Seelust
Siegfried-Werft
Stadthotel Eckernförde
Zum Seepferdchen

Restaurants in Eckernförde

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antalya
Asia Bambus
Asia Paradies
Bali
BeachSide
Bellini Ristorante
Buddha's Kitchen
Chau & Yeo
Chen-Chen
Dat Fischhuus
Döner Mäx
EMTV Vereinsheim
Fischdeel
Fischdeel 21
HafenWirtschaft Eckernförde
Kreta
La Taverna
La Taverna al porto
Land in Sicht
Luzifer
Mehrfisch
Methmanns - Fisch & Mehr
Miral
Montenegro
Restaurant Dalmacia
Ristorante Alfredo
Siegfried-Werft
Sri Thai
Steakhaus im Domkrug
Strandgeflüster
Taverne Rhodos
The Olive Tree
Zwischen Wellen

Cafes in Eckernförde

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Italiano Andronaco
Boulangerie Rustique
Café Adele
Café Hans
Café Ostsee Info-Center
Diqurannté
Eckernförder Kaffeerösterei
Eis-Café Veneto
Eiscafé Venezia
Goldene Bohne
Kaffeehaus und Konditorei Heldt
La Gondola
Natur-KostBar
Oblomow
Steiskal
Steiskal
Süße Auszeit
Veneto

Cinemas in Eckernförde

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kommunales Kino - Das Haus

Clinics in Eckernförde

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frauenärztinnen Gemeinschaftspraxis

Dentists in Eckernförde

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bartsch
Dr. Buechler
Dr. Reinhard Jentzsch
Inessa Hirsch
KFO Praxis Hieber, Bürger, Gosch

Veterinaries in Eckernförde

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heldt, Heldt, Malkowski
Kleintierpraxis Dr. Trede

Train Stations in Eckernförde

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eckernförde

Bus Stations in Eckernförde

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eckernförde Bahnhof/ZOB
Schulzentrum Süd

Gas Stations in Eckernförde

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Jet Eckernförde
Nordoel
Star

Banks in Eckernförde

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deutsche Bank
Eckernförder Bank
Förde Sparkasse
Förde Sparkasse

Shopping Malls in Eckernförde

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Speicherpassage

Gyms in Eckernförde

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clever fit

Breweries in Eckernförde

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Weltbrauerei Schörderup

Stadiums & Teams in Eckernförde

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Eckernförde

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sønderborg AirportSGDMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Kaleko AirstripSmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordborg Pøl AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Rødekro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Vester Åby Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Eckernförde

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
HELIOS Klinik Schloss Schönhagen
VAMED Rehaklinik Damp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eckernförde

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Borbyer Kirche
Den Danske Kirke
Kinder- und Jugendkirche
Kingdom Hall
Neuapostolische Kirche Gemeinde Eckernförde
Sankt Nicolai
Sankt Peter und Paul

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently 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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