Eckernforde (Germany)

Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news

Rating:
Eckernforde cruise port

Region
Baltic - Norwegian Fjords - Russia

Local Time
2023-03-29 16:10

min: 39 °F (3 °C) / max: 46 °F (8 °C) 43°F
6°C
Wind: 207°/ 4 m/s  Gust: 8.8 m/sWind: 207°/ 4 m/s  Gust: 8.8 m/sGentle breeze
4 m/s
Min / Max Temperature46 °F / 8 °C
39 °F / 4 °C
  Port Map

Eckernforde (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 (Germany) cruise port

  • Eckernforde is a popular vacation travel destination in northern Germany. It was mentioned for the first time in 1197.
  • The city's name has mixed origin. It 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, manufacture of iron goods, also trade in agricultural products.
  • All the German Navy's submarines are stationed in Eckernforde Port.
  • The city is home of the alcoholic beverage company Waldemar Behn (estblished 1792). The german firearms manufacturering company  SIG Sauer GmbH's headquarters are also located here.

Eckernforde (Germany)

Booking.com

Eckernforde - user reviews and comments

Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent.