Molfsee

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Molfsee
Coat of arms of Molfsee
Coat of arms
Location of Molfsee within Rendsburg-Eckernförde district
Molfsee is located in Germany
Molfsee
Molfsee
Coordinates: 54°15′51″N 10°3′56″E / 54.26417°N 10.06556°E / 54.26417; 10.06556Coordinates: 54°15′51″N 10°3′56″E / 54.26417°N 10.06556°E / 54.26417; 10.06556
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictRendsburg-Eckernförde
Municipal assoc.Molfsee
Government
 • MayorRoman Hoppe
Area
 • Total7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31)[1]
 • Total5,068
 • Density710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
24113
Dialling codes0431, 04347 (Molfsee Dorf)
Vehicle registrationRD
Websitewww.molfsee.de

Molfsee is a municipality in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the river Eider, approx. 1 km southwest of Kiel.

Molfsee is the seat of the Amt ("collective municipality") Molfsee.

In popular culture, Molfsee is also a song by electro-artist Ulrich Schnauss, along with Blumenthal.

Molfsee is known for its huge Open Air Museum called "Schleswig-Holsteinisches Freilichtmuseum" which opened in 1965. Over 70 regional historical houses can be visited. There are some attractions like a heritage railway and historical employed persons, for example smiths, basketmakers, potters and weavers. During the year there are special market places.

  • Algermissen's Bock windmill

  • Spinnhead windmill next to Barg house

References[]

  1. ^ "Statistikamt Nord – Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2020 (XLS-file)". Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein (in German).


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