Germany: Heligoland Lighthouse

Heligoland Lighthouse (German: Leuchtturm Helgoland) is located on Germany's only offshore island, Heligoland. Constructed during World War II as an anti-aircraft tower, it was turned into a lighthouse in 1952. It features the strongest light on the German North Sea coast with a range of 28 nautical miles (52 km) so that it can be seen as far as on the East Frisian or the North Frisian islands and Halligen. The lighthouse is operated by the Tönning water and shipping authority. 

I'm very happy to get these two cards with a matching postmark and the 2023 issued Heligoland Lighthouse stamp. The first card shows a painting of Birgitt Schumacher, the second card shows a painting of Stefan Dobritz.

Stamp:

Heligoland Lighthouse - Issued: 06-07-2023

Germany: Büsum

Büsum is a fishing and tourist town in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the North Sea coast, approx. 18 km southwest of Heide. One of the landmarks of the town is Büsum Lighthouse. Built in 1912/13 from 55 tons of cast iron plates, it was originally painted black until it received its characteristic red and white daymark in 1952. It has been operated automatically since 1976 and is managed by the Water and Shipping Authority Tönning. From the harbor of Büsum, tourists can take trips to sea, either for pleasure or fishing, as nature trips along the Wadden Sea National Parks, or to the island Helgoland. During the first weekend in August, Büsum's fishermen race their boats in the annual Kutterregatta to determine the fastest fishing vessel. The first regatta was held in 1894. It is traditionally the highlight of summer events in Büsum.

Stamp:
Lighthouses "Buk" (from a set of two) - Issued: 03-07-2016

Stamp:
Flowers "Convallaria majalis" - Issued: 0-05-2010

Both stamp got a special ship cancellation from the "MS OL Büsum". Many thanks to my wife for these great cards!

Germany: Eckernförde

Eckernförde is a German city in Schleswig-Holstein, on the coast of the Baltic Sea approximately 30 km north-west of Kiel. The population is about 23,000. Eckernförde is a popular tourist destination in northern Germany. The name of Eckernförde is of mixed origin, but derived from the name of a Danish castle formerly located near the current town, which is also reflected in the name of the town district of Borby.

I received these cards unwritten from my parents from their last holidays.

Germany: Kiel

My second card is from Kiel. Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 240,832 (June 2014). Kiel lies approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Hamburg. Due to its geographic location in the north of Germany, the southeast of the Jutland peninsula, and the southwestern shore of the Baltic Sea, Kiel has become one of the major maritime centres of Germany. For instance, the city is known for a variety of international sailing events, including the annual Kiel Week, which is the biggest sailing event in the world. Kiel is also the home of the Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, CAU).

Stamp:
350 years Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel - "Markenset" Issued: 07-05-2015 with special postmark of the Kiel Week

Germany: Kiel University (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, CAU)

Today I got this nice card. It commemorate the 350th anniversary of the university of Kiel. The University of Kiel was founded under the name Christiana Albertina on 5 October 1665 by Christian Albert, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. It's a special card made for this special Jubilee. On the card there are six stickers with the university logo. On the card I got the matching stamp with special postmark.

Stamp:
Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (0,62 ct) - "Markenset" Issued: 07-05-2015 with special postmark


Thanks to Daniel for sending me this card in an envelope!