# Study in Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, Schleswig-Holstein

> Rendsburg-Eckernförde is a rural district (Landkreis) in Schleswig-Holstein with 278,058 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Rendsburg-Eckernförde district itself; the nearest is Kiel University in Kiel, about 23 km away. Summers average 16.7 °C and winters 2.2 °C, with about 824 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Rendsburg-Eckernförde is a coastal and rural district with canal towns, Baltic beaches and rail links to university life in Kiel.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 278,058 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 2,189.79 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Kiel University, Kiel (23 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €8.83/m² per month, net cold — Median advertised rent for all apartments in Rendsburg in 2024, published in IB.SH’s Wohnungsmarktprofil 2025. The monitoring includes online offers and housing providers’ new-contract rents, excluding subsidised housing. This is not a WG-room price or a rent including utilities. | [source](https://www.ib-sh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/immobilienkunden/wohnungsmarktbeobachtung/staedte_und_gemeinden/wmp_rendsburg.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 9.2 °C (summer 16.7 °C, winter 2.2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 824 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,640 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Rendsburg-Eckernförde district

Rendsburg-Eckernförde combines inland countryside with a Baltic coastline in central Schleswig-Holstein. Tourism is an important part of its economy, supported by beaches, nature parks and cycling routes ([district tourism information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/wirtschaft-tourismus/touristinformation)).

Rendsburg offers an old town beside the Eider and the Kiel Canal; Eckernförde has a Baltic harbour and a fishing heritage. Neighbouring Büdelsdorf brings a different character, with contemporary art displayed in the former Carlshütte ironworks ([Rendsburg tourism](https://www.mittelholstein.de/orte/rendsburg), [Museum Eckernförde](https://www.museum-eckernfoerde.de/das-museum/unsere-sammlung/wo-aus-silber-gold-gemacht-wurde/), [NordArt](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf)).

- **Rendsburg**: An inland town with a historic centre, the Kiel Canal and a landmark railway bridge with a suspended transporter ferry ([Rendsburg tourism](https://www.mittelholstein.de/orte/rendsburg), [Schleswig-Holstein tourism](https://www.sh-tourismus.de/poi-detail-ansicht/eisenbahnhochbruecke-und-schwebefaehre-rendsburg-518)).
- **Eckernförde**: A Baltic harbour town with a beach and a strong connection to fishing and fish smoking ([Eckernförde](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eckernf%C3%B6rde), [Museum Eckernförde](https://www.museum-eckernfoerde.de/das-museum/unsere-sammlung/wo-aus-silber-gold-gemacht-wurde/)).
- **Büdelsdorf**: Directly adjoining Rendsburg, this town hosts the NordArt exhibition at the former Carlshütte ironworks ([Büdelsdorf](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCdelsdorf), [NordArt](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf)).

## Nearest universities

No university is listed as based in Rendsburg-Eckernförde in this guide’s university catalogue. The nearby choices are in Kiel, including Kiel University, Muthesius Kunsthochschule and Kiel’s university of applied sciences; Heide is another option. For a Kiel commute, start your housing search near Rendsburg or Eckernförde station: both have direct regional trains, although you must add the onward journey to your particular campus ([NAH.SH timetables](https://www.nah.sh/de/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen/)). The district is worth considering if access to countryside matters more to you than living beside your classmates. Local employment can also complement study: ACO advertises working-student positions in Büdelsdorf, while Lürssen lists apprenticeships and thesis opportunities in Schacht-Audorf ([ACO vacancies](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de), [Lürssen careers](https://jobportal.luerssen.de/luerssen/viewAusschreibungen.html?notFound=2026-035)).

- **Kiel University** (Kiel) — 23 km away, 237 courses
- **Muthesius Kunsthochschule** (Kiel) — 23 km away, 11 courses
- **Kiel University of Applied Sciences** (Kiel) — 26 km away, 4 courses
- **Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel** (Kiel) — 26 km away, 44 courses
- **FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences** (Heide) — 46 km away, 20 courses

## Housing

Rendsburg merits a look for budget-conscious renters, but the evidence does not establish an easy student housing market. Its published rent benchmark is below the district-wide figure, while small existing apartments command more per square metre than the overall market ([IB.SH housing profile](https://www.ib-sh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/immobilienkunden/wohnungsmarktbeobachtung/staedte_und_gemeinden/wmp_rendsburg.pdf)). Compare the complete monthly rent and commuting costs before choosing a location.

**How to find a place**

- Search the dedicated Rendsburg listings on WG-Gesucht for shared rooms, studios and apartments; you can also publish a wanted advertisement ([WG-Gesucht](https://www.wg-gesucht.de/anzeigen-in-Rendsburg.1366.html)).
- Check the Rendsburg section of Kommunales Immobilienportal for private and commercial rental listings ([KIP Rendsburg](https://www.kip.net/schleswig-holstein/rendsburg/mieten)).
- Compare a district rental with the Studentenwerk’s Kiel accommodation before committing to a daily commute. Its housing directory lists Kiel residences separately from other locations ([Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein](https://studentenwerk.sh/de/wohnen-uebersichtsseite)).
- Test the journey from the actual address to your campus, including the final evening connection. The district’s transport page links regional and town bus information and the NAH.SH journey planner ([district public transport information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/bauen-mobilitaet/oepnv)).

## Cost of living

For transport budgeting, the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026; the announced price from January 2027 is €66.80. Check your university’s semester-ticket arrangements before buying a separate subscription ([Federal Government](https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/bundesregierung/bundeskanzleramt/deutschlandticket-2134074)). Housing needs a separate allowance for utilities: the published Rendsburg benchmark is net cold rent, excluding those costs ([IB.SH housing profile](https://www.ib-sh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/immobilienkunden/wohnungsmarktbeobachtung/staedte_und_gemeinden/wmp_rendsburg.pdf)). There is insufficient comparable evidence here to promise lower total living costs than Kiel or Hamburg; a rental saving can be offset by additional travel.

## Jobs & employers

Tourism is a significant district industry, while verified employers also offer water technology, shipbuilding and healthcare work ([district tourism information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/wirtschaft-tourismus/touristinformation), [ACO](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de), [Lürssen](https://jobportal.luerssen.de/luerssen/viewAusschreibungen.html?notFound=2026-035), [Schön Klinik Rendsburg](https://www.schoen-klinik.de/rendsburg)). For work alongside a degree, ACO’s explicitly advertised student positions are a useful starting point. Match each vacancy to your subject, language skills and available hours.

- Technical working-student roles and internships in development, design, materials testing or construction-related product management at ACO in Büdelsdorf ([ACO vacancies](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de)).
- Commercial and IT working-student roles, including controlling, e-commerce and HR, at ACO in Büdelsdorf ([ACO vacancies](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de)).
- Retail minijobs involving tills, stock and customer service; Ernsting’s family advertises this work in Eckernförde ([employer vacancy](https://career.ernstings-family.com/de/de/jobs/verkaeuferin-quereinsteigerin-m-w-d-auf-minijob-basis-minijob-eckernfoerde-2026-651)).

- **ACO Ahlmann** (Water technology and drainage): The Büdelsdorf operation advertises internships and working-student positions across technical and commercial departments ([ACO vacancy](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de)).
- **Lürssen Werft Rendsburg** (Shipbuilding and yacht construction): Located in Schacht-Audorf; its recruitment portal lists shipbuilding and engineering jobs, apprenticeships and degree-thesis opportunities ([Lürssen careers](https://jobportal.luerssen.de/luerssen/viewAusschreibungen.html?notFound=2026-035)).
- **Schön Klinik Rendsburg** (Healthcare): A hospital and teaching hospital of Kiel University, with an on-site health education centre; clinical roles have their own qualification requirements ([Schön Klinik](https://www.schoen-klinik.de/rendsburg)).

## Getting around

Regional buses and town services complement the railway; use NAH.SH to check the complete journey before renting outside a station town ([district transport information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/bauen-mobilitaet/oepnv)). In the published 2025/26 timetable, Rendsburg–Kiel Hbf takes approximately 31 minutes on RE74 or 43 minutes on RB75; Eckernförde–Kiel Hbf takes approximately 27–31 minutes on RE72/RB73. These are station-to-station times, with campus travel additional ([Rendsburg–Kiel timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE74-RB75-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf), [Eckernförde–Kiel timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE72-RB73-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)). Rendsburg also has direct RE7 services towards Hamburg via Neumünster ([RE7 timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE7-RE70-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)). The Deutschlandticket covers participating local buses and regional trains in second class, but generally excludes IC, EC and ICE services. Check live departures for engineering work and timetable changes ([Federal Government](https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/bundesregierung/bundeskanzleramt/deutschlandticket-2134074)).

- Station: Rendsburg — regional connections towards Kiel, Husum, Flensburg and Hamburg ([NAH.SH](https://www.nah.sh/de/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen/)).
- Station: Eckernförde — RE72/RB73 services towards Kiel ([NAH.SH timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE72-RB73-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)).
- Station: Gettorf — an intermediate station on the Eckernförde–Kiel corridor ([NAH.SH timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE72-RB73-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)).
- Nearest airport: Hamburg Airport — A practical airport option for international arrivals: KIELIUS runs between Kiel ZOB, Neumünster and Hamburg Airport. Plan the district-to-bus connection separately; KIELIUS is not covered by the Deutschlandticket ([route information](https://kielius-onlinebuchung.de/reisen/fahrplan-und-haltestellen), [ticket conditions](https://kielius-onlinebuchung.de/service/hilfe-und-kontakt/faq-tickets-tarife)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 2.2 °C, 71 mm rain a month, 1.5 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.1 °C, 50 mm rain a month, 5.9 h sun a day
- Summer: 16.7 °C, 81 mm rain a month, 7.1 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.7 °C, 72 mm rain a month, 3.4 h sun a day

Expect cool, often wet winters, a gradually brighter spring and moderate summers rather than sustained heat. A waterproof jacket and layers are sensible everyday equipment for commuting. Summer is a good time to explore the Westensee bathing places and walking routes; the NordArt season also extends into early autumn ([Westensee tourism](https://www.mittelholstein.de/landschaften/naturpark-westensee), [NordArt](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf)).

## Culture & language

Local culture has both maritime and inland roots. Eckernförde’s museum explores fishing and fish smoking, while Rendsburg’s history reflects its position between Schleswig and Holstein. Low German also has a living cultural presence: the Niederdeutsche Bühne Rendsburg performs theatre in Plattdeutsch ([Museum Eckernförde](https://www.museum-eckernfoerde.de/das-museum/unsere-sammlung/wo-aus-silber-gold-gemacht-wurde/), [Rendsburg tourism](https://www.mittelholstein.de/orte/rendsburg), [Niederdeutsche Bühne](https://nbr-ev.de/die-nbr/)).

For social life, look at the local programme rather than expecting a campus-centred scene: options include NordArt and its accompanying cultural events in Büdelsdorf, plus live music at Eckernförde’s harbour festivals. If university nightlife is a priority, check your return connection from Kiel before choosing where to live ([NordArt](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf), [Piratenspektakel](https://www.ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de/piratenspektakel)).

Do not assume every landlord, workplace or appointment can operate in English. As a practical learning target, aim for conversational German around B1 and continue towards B2 for more demanding work and administration; these are recommendations, not district-wide admission requirements. Plattdeutsch is part of local cultural life, including theatre in Rendsburg, but learning Standard German is the useful starting point ([Niederdeutsche Bühne Rendsburg](https://nbr-ev.de/die-nbr/)).

## Local food

- **Kieler Sprotten**: Small smoked sprats closely associated with Eckernförde’s fishing and smokehouse heritage, despite their Kiel name ([Museum Eckernförde](https://www.museum-eckernfoerde.de/das-museum/unsere-sammlung/wo-aus-silber-gold-gemacht-wurde/)).
- **Fischbrötchen**: Fish-filled bread rolls are a Baltic-coast staple found in Eckernförde and Damp; common fillings include pickled herring, matjes and smoked fish ([Baltic coast tourism](https://www.ostsee-schleswig-holstein.de/entdecken/essen-und-trinken/fischbroetchen/)).

## Events

- **NordArt** (Summer into early autumn; 6 June–4 October in 2026): An annual international contemporary-art exhibition in Büdelsdorf’s former Carlshütte ironworks and surrounding park ([organiser’s 2026 information](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf)).
- **Eckernförder Sprottentage** (Whitsun weekend; 22–25 May in 2026): A harbour festival celebrating the town’s sprat-smoking tradition, with demonstrations, music and activities on the water ([official programme](https://www.ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de/sprottentage)).
- **Eckernförder Piratenspektakel** (Late July or early August; next announced for 30 July–1 August 2027): An annual pirate-themed harbour and beach festival with sailing ships, performances and live music ([official event page](https://www.ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de/piratenspektakel)).

## Places to see

- **Rendsburg railway bridge and transporter ferry** (Industrial heritage): See the railway bridge over the Kiel Canal and its suspended ferry, which carries pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles across the water ([Schleswig-Holstein tourism](https://www.sh-tourismus.de/poi-detail-ansicht/eisenbahnhochbruecke-und-schwebefaehre-rendsburg-518)).
- **Rendsburg old town** (Old town): Follow the marked Blue Line through the historic centre, including the old market square, town hall and St Mary’s Church ([Rendsburg tourism](https://www.mittelholstein.de/orte/rendsburg)).
- **Eckernförde harbour and beach** (Coast): Explore the Baltic waterfront and combine it with a visit to the town’s old centre ([Eckernförde](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eckernf%C3%B6rde)).
- **Kunstwerk Carlshütte** (Art): Former industrial halls and a sculpture park in Büdelsdorf host the seasonal NordArt exhibition; check opening dates before travelling ([NordArt](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf)).
- **Westensee Nature Park** (Nature): A landscape of lakes, woods, meadows and moors between Kiel, Rendsburg and Neumünster, with walking routes and designated bathing places ([Mittelholstein tourism](https://www.mittelholstein.de/landschaften/naturpark-westensee)).

## FAQ

### Is Rendsburg-Eckernförde a good place to live as a student?

It can suit students who value access to the coast or countryside and are comfortable commuting. Rendsburg and Eckernförde have direct regional trains to Kiel; compare the full home-to-campus journey before deciding ([NAH.SH timetables](https://www.nah.sh/de/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen/)).

### Is there a university in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?

This guide’s catalogue lists no university based in the district, with nearby institutions listed in Kiel and Heide. That does not establish an absence of teaching sites: the Studentenwerk’s housing FAQ explicitly mentions HAW Kiel’s agriculture department in Rendsburg/Osterrönfeld, so check your programme’s actual campus ([Studentenwerk FAQ](https://studentenwerk.sh/de/faq-wohnen)).

### How long does it take to get from Rendsburg or Eckernförde to Kiel?

The published 2025/26 timetable gives approximately 31 minutes from Rendsburg on RE74 or 43 minutes on RB75, and 27–31 minutes from Eckernförde on RE72/RB73. These times end at Kiel Hbf, with the onward campus journey additional ([Rendsburg timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE74-RB75-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf), [Eckernförde timetable](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE72-RB73-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)).

### Is Rendsburg-Eckernförde expensive for students?

Costs depend on the town and property. IB.SH reports a 2024 median net cold rent of €8.83/m² for Rendsburg, compared with €9.53/m² across the district; neither is a student-room rent or includes utilities ([IB.SH housing profile](https://www.ib-sh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/immobilienkunden/wohnungsmarktbeobachtung/staedte_und_gemeinden/wmp_rendsburg.pdf)).

### What student jobs are available in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?

Verified examples include technical and commercial working-student positions at ACO in Büdelsdorf and retail minijobs in Eckernförde. Vacancies and entry requirements change, so apply through the employer’s current listing ([ACO](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de), [Ernsting’s family](https://career.ernstings-family.com/de/de/jobs/verkaeuferin-quereinsteigerin-m-w-d-auf-minijob-basis-minijob-eckernfoerde-2026-651)).

### Can I live in Rendsburg-Eckernförde without a car?

A home near a railway station or suitable bus route makes this more practical. Check evening and weekend journeys from the exact address, since the district combines town services with regional buses ([district transport information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/bauen-mobilitaet/oepnv)).

## Sources

- [District tourism information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/wirtschaft-tourismus/touristinformation)
- [Mittelholstein: Rendsburg](https://www.mittelholstein.de/orte/rendsburg)
- [Eckernförde background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eckernf%C3%B6rde)
- [Büdelsdorf background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCdelsdorf)
- [IB.SH: Rendsburg housing market profile 2025](https://www.ib-sh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/immobilienkunden/wohnungsmarktbeobachtung/staedte_und_gemeinden/wmp_rendsburg.pdf)
- [WG-Gesucht: Rendsburg](https://www.wg-gesucht.de/anzeigen-in-Rendsburg.1366.html)
- [Kommunales Immobilienportal: Rendsburg rentals](https://www.kip.net/schleswig-holstein/rendsburg/mieten)
- [Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein: housing directory](https://studentenwerk.sh/de/wohnen-uebersichtsseite)
- [Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein: housing FAQ](https://studentenwerk.sh/de/faq-wohnen)
- [ACO: Büdelsdorf internships and working-student positions](https://acojobs.softgarden.io/job/34736854/Praktikanten-und-Werkstudenten-d-m-w-f%C3%BCr-verschiedene-kaufm%C3%A4nnische-und-technische-Bereiche?l=de)
- [Lürssen: current recruitment listings](https://jobportal.luerssen.de/luerssen/viewAusschreibungen.html?notFound=2026-035)
- [Schön Klinik Rendsburg](https://www.schoen-klinik.de/rendsburg)
- [Ernsting’s family: Eckernförde retail minijob](https://career.ernstings-family.com/de/de/jobs/verkaeuferin-quereinsteigerin-m-w-d-auf-minijob-basis-minijob-eckernfoerde-2026-651)
- [District public transport information](https://www.kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de/bauen-mobilitaet/oepnv)
- [NAH.SH: timetable directory](https://www.nah.sh/de/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen/)
- [NAH.SH: RE74/RB75 timetable 2025/26](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE74-RB75-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)
- [NAH.SH: RE72/RB73 timetable 2025/26](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE72-RB73-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)
- [NAH.SH: RE7/RE70 timetable 2025/26](https://www.nah.sh/assets/03-Fahrplan/RE7-RE70-Fahrplan2025-2026.pdf)
- [Federal Government: Deutschlandticket prices and validity](https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/bundesregierung/bundeskanzleramt/deutschlandticket-2134074)
- [KIELIUS: route and stops](https://kielius-onlinebuchung.de/reisen/fahrplan-und-haltestellen)
- [KIELIUS: ticket conditions](https://kielius-onlinebuchung.de/service/hilfe-und-kontakt/faq-tickets-tarife)
- [Niederdeutsche Bühne Rendsburg](https://nbr-ev.de/die-nbr/)
- [Museum Eckernförde: fishing and fish smoking](https://www.museum-eckernfoerde.de/das-museum/unsere-sammlung/wo-aus-silber-gold-gemacht-wurde/)
- [Baltic coast tourism: Fischbrötchen](https://www.ostsee-schleswig-holstein.de/entdecken/essen-und-trinken/fischbroetchen/)
- [NordArt: official 2026 information](https://www.nordart.de/fileadmin/user_upload/NordArt2026_PR_DE.pdf)
- [Eckernförder Sprottentage](https://www.ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de/sprottentage)
- [Eckernförder Piratenspektakel](https://www.ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de/piratenspektakel)
- [Schleswig-Holstein tourism: Rendsburg bridge and ferry](https://www.sh-tourismus.de/poi-detail-ansicht/eisenbahnhochbruecke-und-schwebefaehre-rendsburg-518)
- [Mittelholstein: Westensee Nature Park](https://www.mittelholstein.de/landschaften/naturpark-westensee)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Eckernförde waterfront photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2017-07-18_Eckernf%C3%B6rde_(76)_Blick_von_der_Borbyer_Promenade.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Rendsburg bridge photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2015-06-28_Rendsburg_Hochbr%C3%BCcke_%C3%BCber_Nord-Ostsee-Kanal_01.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Westensee photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2016.07.20.-01-Westensee_Felde.jpg)

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