Fahrdorf

Fahrdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈfaːɐ̯dɔʁf]; Danish: Fartorp, also: Farup, Fadrup) is a municipality in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It takes its name from the ferry that once crossed the Schlei here and today is shown in the town's coat of arms. Fahrdorf lies at the Bundesstraße 76 between the cities of Schleswig and Eckernförde. West of Fahrdorf lies the ancient Viking settlement of Hedeby.

Fahrdorf
Fartorp, Farup
Municipality
Coat of arms of FahrdorfFartorp, Farup
Coat of arms
Location of Fahrdorf
Fartorp, Farup within Schleswig-Flensburg district
FahrdorfFartorp, Farup is located in Germany
FahrdorfFartorp, Farup
Fahrdorf
Fartorp, Farup
FahrdorfFartorp, Farup is located in Schleswig-Holstein
FahrdorfFartorp, Farup
Fahrdorf
Fartorp, Farup
Coordinates: 54°30′N 9°35′E
CountryGermany
StateSchleswig-Holstein
DistrictSchleswig-Flensburg
Municipal assoc.Haddeby
Government
 • MayorFrank Ameis (CDU)
Area
 • Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[1]
 • Total2,579
 • Density210/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
24857
Dialling codes04621
Vehicle registrationSL
Websitewww.fahrdorf.de

1970 familicide

On 20 April 1970, 44-year-old Harry Kecinski shot his wife and seven children before he turned the gun on himself. The motive for the familicide appeared to be the Schleswig-Holstein tax office, where Harry worked until he was fired on 7 April. In a farewell letter, Kecinski wrote of economic difficulties and his hopeless situation. He acted with the consent of his wife.[2]

References
  1. "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden in Schleswig-Holstein 4. Quartal 2021" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein.
  2. Um etwas lebenswichtiges zu regeln, Der Spiegel (4 May 1970)
    – Warum erschoß Kecinski seine Familie? Archived 2012-07-19 at archive.today, Hamburger Abendblatt (April 23, 1970)
    – Kecinski hatte 125000 DM Schulden Archived 2012-07-16 at archive.today, Hamburger Abendblatt (April 24, 1970)
    – "Er liebte seine Kinder über alles" Archived 2012-07-16 at archive.today, Hamburger Abendblatt (April 24, 1970)


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