Sprat days in Eckernförde: heavy rain does not hold back fans!

Sprat days in Eckernförde: heavy rain does not hold back fans!

Eckernförde, Deutschland - June 2025 brings with it a number of events and developments in Schleswig-Holstein that attract both tourists and locals. The focus is in particular on the spotting days in Eckernförde, which were celebrated over the Pentecost weekend. Despite heavy rain, numerous guests found their way to the festival, which plays an important role in local tourism and gastronomy. Organizers expect around 100,000 visitors a year, but this year the number was lower. Hygiene editions are a challenge, but the organizers are already planning for the coming year.

Another highlight is the mobile surf wave, which is currently traveling in various cities of Schleswig-Holstein. Under the motto "Summer, sun, surfing", the surfing system offers offers for young and old. The locations are safe and family -friendly, with a clear focus on movement. Places can be reserved online, the necessary equipment is provided, while on -site supervisors offer support. This tour starts in Rendsburg and extends to Eckernförde. Surf-Days reported by several locations that will be visited in the next few months: from Rendsburg to Schleswig, always between early June and end of August.

historical meaning and challenges

The historic windmill of 1911, which was visited by around 1000 fans, was celebrated in Rieseby. The event emphasizes the importance of historical places for regional awareness and education. However, the mill urgently needs care, in particular the wings are in need of renovation. The associated association is actively looking for younger colleagues to design future events.

Schleswig-Holstein is also faced with infrastructural challenges. The Rader Hochbrücke near Rendsburg is considered a dilapidated, and hundreds of bridges throughout the country are 50 years or older and in need of renovation. Autobahn GmbH is already planning construction sites, but has difficulty securing the necessary financial resources from the federal government.

renaming and tourism statistics

Another important topic in the region is the renaming of the mayor-Drews-Straße in Kronshagen. The main committee of the municipal council decided with a large majority to remove Paul Drews, who is no longer said to be an honorary citizen because of his Nazi past. In the future, the street is to be named after a Nazi victim from Kronshagen, which is an important sign of the community's culture of remembrance.

Tourism in Schleswig-Holstein, meanwhile, remains a popular topic with almost 230 million stays of stay per year. Over 140 million these days are on day guests, while the recording of overnight stays in commercial companies and other areas shows that tourism is more complex than often assumed. Detailed statistics and analyzes, supported by the model project of the Sparkassen-Tourismbarometer, have been helping to better understand the demand and tourist development since 2019 and represent a valuable contribution to the further development of the sector.