Holiday in Eckernförde

About Eckernförde

Eckernförde is a harbor town on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast, idyllically located at the eponymous Eckernförde Bay between Kiel and Flensburg. The town combines maritime flair with historical charm and is known for its vibrant candy-making tradition, one of the most beautiful city beaches in Germany, and fresh fish directly from the boat. The old town, with its half-timbered houses, the Gothic St. Nicolai church tower, and the town hall square, radiates North German coziness. Particularly charming is the harbor, where fishermen sell their fresh catch directly from the boat: flounder, cod, herring, and shrimp — it doesn't get fresher than this. The candy factory is Eckernförde's sweetest attraction: In the manufactory on Kieler Strasse, traditional candies (Kamellen) are cooked, pulled, and shaped by hand over an open flame — a spectacle that visitors can watch through the shop windows. The Eckernförde city beach stretches directly in front of the old town: fine sand, beach chairs, a promenade with cafes, and the Kurzimmtwiete (a historic alley) make it one of the most beautiful city beaches in Northern Germany. The pier offers spectacular sunsets over the bay in the evenings. The Baltic Sea Info Center at the harbor showcases the underwater world of the Baltic Sea in aquariums and offers guided snorkeling tours in summer. The Eckernförde Bay is also a center for stand-up paddling and sailing.