Mürwik facts for kids

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Country	Germany
State	Schleswig-Holstein
District	Flensburg

Mürwik (pronounced Meer-vik) is a cool part of Flensburg, a city in northern Germany. It's located in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, right on the eastern side of the Flensburg Firth. This area is also part of the Angeln peninsula.

Mürwik is home to the Naval Academy at Mürwik. This is the main school where officers for the German Navy are trained. It's also famous for the sailing ship Gorch Fock, which is used for training at the Naval Academy.

During the final days of World War II, the last government of Germany was located in Mürwik. This was known as the Flensburg government. Mürwik is also known for the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA). This is a German office that keeps track of traffic violations. Some of the richest neighborhoods in Flensburg are found in Mürwik.

Exploring Mürwik's Neighborhoods

Mürwik is made up of five main areas. Each area has its own unique feel. These areas help organize the community.

Main Districts of Mürwik

The five official districts that make up Mürwik are:

• Stützpunkt Flensburg-Mürwik
• Osbek (which is also called Osbæk in Danish)
• Wasserloos (also known as Vandløs in Danish)
• Friedheim
• Solitüde (sometimes spelled Solitude, or Solitude in Danish)

Fruerlund is another part of Flensburg. It is often considered to be part of the Mürwik community too.

Other Interesting Spots in Mürwik

Besides the main districts, Mürwik has many smaller, interesting places. These spots are found within its larger districts. They add to the character of the area.

Some of these places include:

• Cäcilienschlucht (which means Cäcilien-Chine)
• Blocksberg
• The old village of Engelsby
• Fahrensodde (known as Farnæsodde in Danish)
• Sonwik
• Twedter Holz (or Twedter Holt)
• Twedter Feld (also called Twedter Field)
• Twedter Mark
• Waldsiedlung Tremmerup (which means Wood-settlement Tremmerup)
• Waldeshöh (meaning Wood-Highness)

The main center of Mürwik is a place called the Twedter Plack. It's a busy spot where people gather.

Mürwik's Highest Points

Mürwik has a few hills that stand out. The tallest hill in Mürwik is called the Berg beim Eichenkratt. Another interesting hill is the Bunkerberg. This hill is located over an old bunker, right next to the KBA office. It is now covered in trees.

Gallery

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  The Red Castle, the main building of the Naval Academy

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  The Naval Watertower

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  Christ Church (Christuskirche) built in 1958

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  The imperial Post Office from 1910

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  Gateway of the Park Court (Parkhof) built between 1925 and 1928

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  The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), which is the office for traffic violations