Barkelsby

Barkelsby is a municipality located in the Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg district, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It lies approximately 17 km northeast of Schleswig and 25 km southeast of Flensburg. The municipality is part of the Amt of Schlei-Ostsee, which is an administrative cooperative body. The name Barkelsby is of Germanic origin and likely refers to a settlement founded by a person named Barkold or a similar variant.

The economy of Barkelsby is primarily agricultural, though tourism related to the Schlei fjord also plays a role. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and fields typical of Schleswig-Holstein. Historical records relating to Barkelsby date back several centuries. Population figures are relatively stable, with a small, rural community. Local governance is structured around a directly elected council and a mayor.