Windebyer Noor
Lake Brackish lagoon near Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein
Near Eckernförde in Schleswig‑Holstein, Windebyer Noor is a lagoon‑style lake offering boating, walking paths and birdwatching; local anglers and day‑trippers use its shores.
Windebyer Noor is a shallow coastal lake or lagoon in Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany, located immediately adjacent to the town of Eckernförde on the Baltic coast. The waterbody forms part of the local coastal landscape and is characterized by reedbeds and sheltered shoreline.
The site is used for low-impact recreation including walking, local boating and birdwatching, especially during migration seasons when waterfowl and waders are present. Management focuses on balancing recreation with protection of wetland habitat and its bird populations.
Windebyer Noor sits directly beside the urban area of Eckernförde, providing easy local access from the town and short coastal strolls to surrounding beaches.
- Birdlife and recreation: A shallow coastal lake adjacent to the Baltic town of Eckernförde, notable for reedbeds and seasonal birdlife that attract local birdwatchers and walkers.
Tips for Visiting Windebyer Noor #
- Visit Windebyer Noor early in the morning or at dusk during spring and autumn migrations to see the most waterfowl and waders from the reserve's hides and lakeside paths.
- Approach from Eckernförde or Windeby and use the marked circular walking/cycling routes that give good viewpoints of reedbeds and the open water rather than trying to cross private farmland.
- Most visitors stick to the lakeshore-take the official bird hides and observation points to see skulking species and migratory flocks that are easily missed from the roadside.
Best Time to Visit Windebyer Noor #
Visit late spring through summer (May-September) for the most pleasant conditions and outdoor opportunities.
Weather & Climate near Windebyer Noor #
Windebyer Noor's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (854 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
