Molfsee
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Molfsee | |
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Coordinates: 54°15′51″N 10°3′56″E / 54.26417°N 10.06556°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 (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 5,086 |
• Density | 710/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 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.
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Algermissen's Bock windmill
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Spinnhead windmill next to Barg house
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