Advertising and Tourism of the City of Kiel

Here you will find information for visitors to Kiel in plain language.

There are 7 sections on our website.

Discover

In the "Discover" section, we show you everything Kiel has to offer. Here you can see everything you can do in Kiel. "Discover" is divided into six themes, which you can see below. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can read more about them. You can also click on the topics that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above of the man with the binoculars, you will be taken to the "Discover" section.

Places of interest

In spring/ In summer/ In autumn/ In winter
Here we show you which experiences are available in Kiel at the current time of year.
City walks
Here you can get to know all parts of Kiel on foot.
Town hall tower tour
Here you can see the city from above from the town hall.
City tour
Here you can take a closer look at the city from the bus.
Harbour tour
From May to September, you can take a closer look at the city from a boat.
On the water
Here you will find all sailing offers from May to September.
Ships & lighthouses
We show you which lighthouses and ships there are in Kiel.
Keel line
Here we show you what there is to discover along the water.
My perfect Kiel day
Here we show you what you can do in Kiel in one day.

To places of interest

Shopping

City centre
There are many shops in Holstenstraße.
Holtenauer Strasse
There are also many shops in this long street.
Shopping centre
Our shopping centres are Sophienhof and Citti-Park.
Weekly markets
Here you can buy fruit, vegetables and much more from local farmers.
KIELGUTSCHEIN
You can give this voucher as a gift and use it in many shops.
Internet shop
Here you can buy things from Kiel.

To shopping

Food & Drink

Food places
Drinks shops
Coffee shops
Fish and seafood cuisine

To food & drink

Culture

Shows
Art Halls
Cinemas
Theatres
Music

To lifestyle

Beaches & bathing spots

Here we show you the best places to go swimming.

To beaches & bathing spots

Places by the water

Holtenau
Pries-Friedrichsort
Mönkeberg
Heikendorf

To places by the water

Events

In the "Events" section, we show you which festivals and sports days are taking place in Kiel. You can visit them all. "Events" is divided into four themes. You can see these topics below. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can see which events are taking place. You can also click on the topics that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above of the flags, you will be taken to the "Events" section.

Calendar

In the calendar you can see when the events take place.

To the calendar

Kiel Week and Sailing Days

Kiel Week
Sailing races take place during the big Kiel Week. There are also food and drink stalls and music on stages throughout the city centre.
The Ocean Race Europe
This major sailing race is held in Kiel for five days. Here you can experience sport on the water and on land.
German Sailing League
The best sailors from Germany compete against each other during these sports days.
Sailing Champions League
On these sports days, the sailors sail against each other in three rounds. The winners go through to the final.

To Kiel Week & Sailing Days

Highlights

Bathing
Brave swimmers jump into the cold water for the first time of the year.
Service Award Kiel
This is a prize that companies can win. Every two years, everyone can choose which company they think is the best.
Marine Conservation City Day
Kiel wants to help the sea. On this day, the city wants to inspire everyone to help clean up the oceans.
Kiel can catwalk
fashion shows are presented in the city centre on this day.
Lighthouse Swim
On this day, many people swim together to the lighthouse in Friedrichsort.
Live broadcast of summer theatre
On this day, a play was shown as a film outside on a meadow. Many people were able to watch it.
Cheese meets wine
On this day you can taste cheese and wine. You can listen to music on a stage at the boat harbour.
Boat harbour summer
The Boat Harbour Summer takes place on six weekends in the summer. There are many stalls with food, drink and music.
Stadtwerke Ice Festival
This festival takes place on the Ostseekai. You can go ice skating, have parties or celebrate children's birthdays in an ice rink.
Christmas markets
For four weeks, you can sample Christmas food and drink and buy homemade gifts at the Christmas markets.

To highlights

Sunday openings

Kieler Umschlag
The Kieler Umschlag is a medieval folk festival that lasts four days. It takes place in the centre of the city and in Holtenauer Straße.
Kiel blossoms!
This festival celebrates the beginning of spring. The city is decorated with many flowers.
Farmers' and regional market
Farmers present their harvest and carvings at this market.
Kiel's sea of lights
On these two days, many colourful lights shine in Kiel.

Sunday openings

Active

In the "Active" section, we show you all the sports you can do and see. "Active" is divided into five topics, which you can see below. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can read more about them. You can also click on the topics that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above of the cyclist, you will be taken to the "Active" section.

Sailing

Sailing camp
Anyone can learn to sail at the sailing camp at a favourable price. The sailing camp is located on the Kiellinie.

To sailing

Stand-up paddling (paddling on a board while standing)

Here we show you where you can hire a stand-up paddle and the best routes on the water.

About stand-up paddling

Windsurfing and kitesurfing

Here we show you which water sports courses with boards and kites are available in Kiel.

For windsurfing and kitesurfing

Cycling

Here we show you which routes there are for cycling in Kiel.

To cycling

Experience sport up close

In Kiel you can experience football and handball in the stadiums!

Experience sport up close

Booking

In the "Book" section, we show you all the activities you can book with us. "Booking" is divided into six themes, which you can see below. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can read more about them. You can also click on the topics that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above of the hand, you will be taken to the "Book" section.

Overnight stay

Accommodation
Bed change
During this promotion you can stay overnight in hotels in Kiel at a favourable price.
Sleeping beach chair
You can spend the night in asleeping beach chair in Heikendorf.
Camping

To stay overnight

Experiences

Here you can book exciting activities such as sailing or hiking.

To experiences

Boat tours

You can book tours on the ship here.

To boat tours

Special offers

Here you can book packages that include several activities, such as a harbour tour with a visit to a monument and fish sandwiches. These activities are then cheaper together.

To special offers

Weddings

Here you can book venues to celebrate your wedding.

For weddings

Groups

You can book many different guided tours for groups here.

To groups

Booking

The "Service" section contains information and gifts for visitors to Kiel. You will also find our contact details here. "Service" is divided into six topics, which you can see below. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can read more about them. You can also click on the topics that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above of the hand and the cogwheel, you will be taken to the "Service" section.

Welcome Centre (Tourist Information)

Welcome café
Our welcome café offers food and drink for everyone.
Heikendorf Visitor Centre
In our visitor centre you can find out everything you need to know about holidays on Kiel's waterfront.
Newspapers from Kiel
Here you can see which newspapers are available from Kiel.

To the welcome centre

Contact us

Here you can find out how to contact us.

To contact

Movement/ Journey

Whether by bus, bike, car or ferry. We'll show you the best way to get from place to place.

To the movement

Harbours

Here we show you when and from where our ferries and large ships depart.

To harbours

Conferences (discussions on a topic)

Here you can find out when, where and how you can organise conferences with us or watch them at your premises.

To conferences

Co-operation

Here you can find out how you can work with us or become one of our employees.

Cooperation

Online shop

The "Online shop" section takes you to our online shop. Here you can buy things from Kiel. We will send them to you by post. If you click on the picture above of the hand and the shopping trolley, you will be taken to the "Online shop" section.

To the online shop

Webcam

The "Webcam" section takes you to our two cameras. Here you can see Kiel harbour and Falckensteiner Strand in the real moment. If you click on the picture above of the camera, you will be taken to the "Webcam" section.

Search

If you click on the magnifying glass above this text or at the top right of the page, you will be taken to the search function. There you can enter words and search for topics.

Home page

Click on our logo (image) here above the text or at the top left of the page. This will take you back to the homepage of our website.