Welcome to
Kiel.Sailing.City.

Moin - that's how we greet each other here in the north. We fishermen sometimes like to have a chat, but let's be honest, who needs big words when you're at, in or on the sea? There's nothing better than sitting on the beach or in the harbour, enjoying the peace and quiet and watching passing ships. Soak up the Kiel feeling and come to Kiel.Sailing.City!

Overnight stay at the Kiel Fjord

© Kai Kokott / Kiel-Marketing

Climb aboard, please!
It's time for a harbor cruise

Discover Kiel from its most maritime side: the tour starts at the pier directly opposite Kiel Central Station. From here, the entire Kiel Fjord is explored on the harbor cruise. Passing Kiel's landmarks, such as the striking cranes of the former HDW shipyard and the buildings of the Seefischmarkt, the fjord steamer sets course for the white sandy beach of Laboe.

© Rachel Eismann, Kiel-Marketing

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Sailing camp season 2025

It's that time again. Every year from May to September, the sailing camp takes place in Kiel. Our maritime meeting place on the water is unique in Germany and brings young and old closer to the sport of sailing.

Der Kieler Rathausturm

Discover Kiel from above
The town hall tower ride

Experience Kiel from a very special perspective: from a height of 67 metres, you can enjoy an incomparable panoramic view of the city centre and the harbour in the north-east, the eastern shore of the Kiel Fjord, the main railway station and the Hörn in the south, as well as the western settlements as far as Mettenhof.

Hop on Hop of City Tour

Discover Kiel's most beautiful corners
Hop-on Hop-off City tour

A real convertible feeling in the sun and sheltered in the rain - the only way to discover Kiel is on a double-decker bus.

Schiff

Experience Kiel from the water...
Boat tours

Romantic sunsets, the gentle sound of the sea and sails billowing in the wind! If you want to feel the salty sea air on your skin, Kiel.Sailing.City is the right place for you! With us you can book your own personal adventure cruise and become part of the biggest sailing event in the world - Sail Away!

Zwei Frauen steigen in den Hop-on Hop-off Bus

An approx. 2-hour themed walk
Tour “Around the NOK with a Kiel original”

Discover the most maritime side of Kiel! The Kiel Canal connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea over almost 100 km and separates the two maritime districts of Kiel. Located on the Kiel Fjord and the Kiel Canal, Kiel-Holtenau is one of these maritime districts.

Zwei Frauen steigen in den Hop-on Hop-off Bus

A very special night's sleep!
Sleeping on the beach on the Kiel Fjord

Treat yourself to an overnight stay in our cozy sleeping beach chair, directly on Heikendorf beach. Experience an unforgettable night in the fresh air with the sound of the waves and the cries of seagulls. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Kiel Fjord and spend unforgettable hours on the beach! 

Tourist group on a tour on the Kiel harbour

Group offers

Whether it's a company outing, family reunion or hen party, you'll find the right offer for every occasion here. From exciting city tours through the city center to a leisurely boat trip on the fjord.

© Nick Hanke, Kiel-Marketing e.V.

August 06th -10th 2025
The Ocean Race Europe

From 6 to 10 August 2025, The Ocean Race Europe can be experienced up close in Kiel. Visitors can expect a five-day water and land programme with cultural, sporting and environmental protection activities to take part in and experience - free of charge and outdoors. Following the successful Fly-By event, Kiel will once again be at the centre of top international sailing in 2025: our state capital is proud to even be the starting port for this exciting, challenging regatta.

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