Rendsburg Facts for Kids

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Rendsburg

Railway bridge with transporter bridge

Coat of arms

Country

Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Elevation

6 m (20 ft)

Population

(2022-12-31)

• Total

29,743

CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)

24768

04331

Website

www.rendsburg.de

Rendsburg (Danish: Rendsborg) is a town in the middle of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is located right on the River Eider and the famous Kiel Canal. Rendsburg is the main town of the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. In 2006, about 28,476 people lived there.

A close look at the transporter bridge in Rendsburg.

History of Rendsburg
Cool Places to See in Rendsburg
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History of Rendsburg

The exact date when Rendsburg was founded is not known. We first hear about the town in writings from the year 1199. An old Danish name for Rendsburg was Reynoldsburgh.

In the 1200s, Rendsburg became part of Holstein. Later, in 1460, it moved to Schleswig. Over many years, the town often switched between being controlled by Denmark and Germany.

During the German-Danish War in 1864, Rendsburg was taken over by the Kingdom of Prussia and Austria. After 1866, the town officially became part of the Kingdom of Prussia. Since then, Rendsburg has remained a part of Germany.

The River Eider could be used by small boats from the North Sea all the way to Rendsburg. However, the town's importance grew a lot in 1895. This was when the Kiel Canal was finished. The Kiel Canal allowed much larger ships to pass through. Even though Rendsburg is inland, it became an important seaport and a place for shipyards because of the canal.

Cool Places to See in Rendsburg

Rendsburg has many interesting sights. The most famous one is the Rendsburg High Bridge.

Rendsburg High Bridge

The Rendsburg High Bridge is a huge railway bridge made of steel. It is about 2,500 meters (1.5 miles) long and 41 meters (135 feet) high. It was built in 1913 to carry the Neumünster–Flensburg railway over the Kiel Canal. This bridge is the longest railway bridge in Europe. On the northern side, the bridge connects to the Rendsburg Loop. This loop helps trains gain height and still stop at the Rendsburg station.

Transporter Bridge

Hanging from the railway bridge is a special transporter bridge. This type of bridge is very rare, with only about twenty ever built in the world. It carries people and cars across the canal.

Other Interesting Sights

Town Hall: This historic building dates back to the 16th century.
Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church): A beautiful church built in 1286.
Kiel Canal Pedestrian Tunnel: This is the longest pedestrian tunnel in the world, allowing people to walk under the canal.
The Longest Bench in the World: You can find a bench that is 501 meters (1,644 feet) long along the banks of the Kiel Canal.
Jewish Museum Rendsburg: A museum that teaches about Jewish history in the area.
Museums in the Cultural Centre: This center includes the Historical Museum Rendsburg and a Printing Museum.
German Army's Air Defence School: This is a training school for the German Army's air defense.
Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz: This is a federal office that deals with radiation protection.