Seehund sensation in Eckernförde: Windy causes a sensation!

Seehund sensation in Eckernförde: Windy causes a sensation!

In the summer of 2024, a seal caused excitement in the Windeby noor near Eckernförde. The seal, which became known as "Windy", was discovered by Joachim Sebastian, a board member of the Eckernförde home community, during a routine gang. The latter was able to observe and photograph the seal when it reappeared after about ten meters. Experts suspect that the seal came to the noor when the stem gates opened at the Steindamm, possibly looking for fishing. The Baltic Sea and the noor are separated from each other by a narrow channel, and the water exchange takes place via these stemt goals.

The discovery of the Seehund triggered a number of warnings, since seals are considered predators and can transmit diseases in the event of a bite. Peter Klink, the responsible seal hunter, was quickly informed about the incident. First, the authorities hesitated to believe the message because there was no evidence of this. Walkers were asked to adhere to a distance of at least 30 meters and to bend their dogs. The experts pointed out that the seal looked healthy and well -fed and had access to fishing in the noor. However, the exact return of the seal to the Baltic Sea remains uncertain.

further events in Eckernförde

The Mayor Iris Ploog described the construction of the new school center south as the "Herculean task". The old school center is badly damaged and has to be rebuilt, which could burden the urban budget for years. Politicians have capped expenses to 87 million euros, but a higher amount is expected. A citizens' workshop to reuse the old school center was also of little interest.

In July, the Ballermann party and the “Pop am Beach” festival attracted around 8,000 visitors, with stars like Mia Julia and Mickie Krause. The festival had to be interrupted for 40 minutes due to storms. At the end of August 2024, the Bundeswehr sports funding group in Eckernförde organized the World Cup in the maritime pentathlon, where athlete Janik Hoffmann won gold in all disciplines. However, this group will be dissolved at the end of the year.

In August there was a large pirate spectacle, in which Mayor Iris Ploog was captured and 150,000 to 160,000 guests could be welcomed. In the following months, the demolition work for a new apartment building, which is to replace Utgard and an Asia snack bar. Increased focus was also on the construction work on the Steindamm in order to restore the water connection between the Innenhafen and Windebyer Noor. In November, the Schön-Klinik announced the closure of 250 jobs, which met with violent criticism.