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Eckernforde (Germany)

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Eckernforde cruise port

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Local Time
2025-10-13 17:25

min: 47 °F (8 °C) / max: 60 °F (16 °C) 58°F
14.3°C
Wind: 277°/ 2.3 m/s Gust: 3.7 m/sWind: 277°/ 2.3 m/s Gust: 3.7 m/sLight breeze
2.3 m/s
Min / Max Temperature60 °F / 16 °C
47 °F / 9 °C
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Eckernforde (port locode DEECK), aka Egernfjord, is a port town located on Germany's coast on Baltic Sea, approx 30 km (19 ml) northwest of Kiel. The town covers a total area of approx 18 km2 (7 ml2) and has population around 22,000.

Eckernforde is a popular vacation travel destination in northern Germany. It was mentioned for the first time in 1197.

The city's name has a mixed origin. It is derived from the name of Danish castle (formerly located close to the current town). The fortification is listed in a 13th-century document as Ykaernaeburgh.

During the early 20th century, Eckernforde was famous for its safe harbour, fishing, the manufacture of iron goods, also trade in agricultural products.

All the German Navy's submarines are stationed in the Eckernforde Port.

The city is home of the alcoholic beverage company Waldemar Behn (established 1792). The German firearms manufacturing company  SIG Sauer GmbH's headquarters are also located here.

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