Wiking Yard Remediation Completed - Schleswig's Toxic Wikingeck Site Fully Cleaned After Decades of Pollution

One of Schleswig-Holstein's largest contaminated sites has been fully cleaned up. The Wikingeck area in Schleswig, once polluted by toxic waste from old industrial plants, no longer poses a risk to people or the environment. Officials have now declared the remediation work complete.

For decades, harmful substances from a former gasworks and a tar-and-roofing-felt factory had been leaking into the Schlei inlet. The pollution made the Wikingeck site unsafe for public use. At the end of last year, however, the city finished removing all contaminated soil—both on land and along the waterfront—replacing it with clean material.

The project cost around €20 million and stayed on schedule and within budget. Schleswig's mayor, Jonas Kähler, confirmed the area is now free of contamination. He added that the Viking Peninsula will soon see visible improvements in quality.

As part of the restoration, the site is being transformed into a green space with 22 free public parking spots. New paved walkways and upgraded infrastructure will also be added. The city is overseeing the development through urban planning, ensuring a balance between environmental conservation, the city's appearance, and practical needs.

The remediation of Wikingeck eliminates long-standing environmental and health risks. The newly cleaned area will now serve as a public green space with improved amenities. Work on the final design and infrastructure upgrades is set to continue in the coming months.