Molfsee
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 | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Molfsee within Rendsburg-Eckernförde district  | |
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| Coordinates: 54°15′51″N 10°3′56″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| District | Rendsburg-Eckernförde |
| Municipal assoc. | Molfsee |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roman Hoppe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2019-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,050 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 24113 |
| Dialling codes | 0431, 04347 (Molfsee Dorf) |
| Vehicle registration | RD |
| Website | www.molfsee.de |
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
- "Statistikamt Nord – Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2019 (XLS-file)". Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein (in German).
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