Schilksee
Schilksee(German pronunciation:[ˈʃɪlkˌzeː]) is a town on theDanish Wahldpeninsula in theKieler Förde.In 1959, the town was incorporated into the city ofKiel,therefore today sometimes named asKiel-Schilksee(German pronunciation:[kiːlˈʃɪlkˌzeː]).
The town is a popular vacation destination because of its beaches and houses severalresorts.[1]
Sailing eventswere held off Schilksee during the1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
During the1972 Summer Olympics,held inMunich,Germany, theOlympic Yachting Centerwas built at Schilksee for thesailing eventsof the 1972 games.[2]
Footnotes
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[edit]- Lucas, John (1980).The Modern Olympic Games.New York City: Barnes.ISBN0498024474.
- Porter, Darwin & Prince, Danforth (1992).Frommer's Germany '93.New York City: Prentice Hall Press.ISBN0133336913.
54°25′N10°10′E/ 54.417°N 10.167°E
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