Eckernförde: Baltic Sea Beach, Harbour and Churches

Eckernförde brings together a Baltic Sea beach, a harbour, historic churches and cultural activities in one destination. The local features below give you a practical guide.

Beach and harbour

Eckernförde’s town beach is on the Baltic Sea; the fine sandy bathing beach is four kilometres long. Boats and ships are part of the scene at the town harbour. The harbour is right by the long beach promenade and close to the old town and town centre. The harbour, shopping streets, beach and places to eat fish are also all close together. This gives you several nearby points of reference when planning a stay that combines the beach and the townscape. Windebyer Noor is considered a natural inland lake and is connected with Eckernförde.

Churches and historic details

St. Nicolai Church is in the pedestrian zone and is a red-brick hall church. It dates back to an early 13th-century Romanesque church without a tower. Inside, you can see historic tombs and ship models. Its architectural style, early origins and the objects inside the church offer different points of interest if you are curious about the town’s history and architecture.

Borby Church offers a different perspective: it is a prominent landmark visible from afar as you approach Eckernförde. Its old tower chamber is architecturally remarkable and serves as a memorial. Unlike the historic objects inside St. Nicolai, Borby Church stands out as a landmark as you draw closer.

Culture and leisure activities

Eckernförde’s cultural programme features music, literature, theatre and art throughout the year. Individual event dates may vary. If a particular event is important to your trip, check the dates for your travel period.

The Meerwasser Wellenbad and Hot Spot Sauna are right on the beach promenade and offer year-round swimming and sauna activities. If you plan to visit either, it is a good idea to check the current opening times and access rules. Ostseegolf has 18 holes and is considered an activity for the whole family. The Bonbonkocherei makes sweets and chocolate by hand, offering a different kind of leisure activity from swimming and sauna facilities.

Fish right at the harbour

Fish sandwiches are available directly from fishing boats at Eckernförde’s town harbour. This makes a specific local food option part of the town’s harbour experience.

The wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde

In the wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, the signposted cycle network in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde covers 1,000 kilometres. This regional scale adds a wider district perspective to Eckernförde’s local attractions. If you are considering the region as well as the town, the cycle network is an additional aspect of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Warder, Melsdorf, Hohenwestedt, Sehestedt, Damp, Emkendorf, Schülp bei Rendsburg, Güby.

View the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.