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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.

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Discover

In the Discover section, we show you everything Kiel has to offer. Here you can see everything you can do in Kiel. The Discover section is divided into 6 themes, which you can see here. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can see what there is to discover. You can also click on the words that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above with the explorer, you will be taken to the Discover section.

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Events

In our events section, we show you which festivals and sports days are taking place in Kiel. You can visit them all. The events section is divided into 4 themes. You can see these topics here. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can see which events are taking place. You can also click on the words that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above with the flags, you will be taken to the events section.

Bootshafensommer: Menschen am Wasser vom Holstenfleet

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

    To the calendar

    -> Sailing races take place during the big Kiel Week. You will also find stalls with food and drink and music on stages throughout the city center.

    -> This big sailing race is in Kiel for the 1st time in 2025. Here you can experience sport on the water and on land.

    -> In this worldwide sailing race, the sailors could be watched for a day in Kiel.

    • German Sailing League

    -> The best sailors from Germany compete against each other during these sports days.

    -> 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

    -> Brave swimmers jump into the cold water for the first time of the year.

    • Kiel Service Award

    -> This is a prize that companies can win. Everyone can choose which company they think is the best.

    -> Kiel wants to help the sea. On this day, the city wants to inspire everyone to clean up the oceans.

    -> On this day, many people swim together to the lighthouse in Friedrichsort.

    • Live broadcast of summer theater

    -> On this day, a play was shown as a movie outside on a meadow. Many people were able to watch it.

    -> On this day you can taste cheese and wine. You can listen to music on a stage at the boat harbor.

    -> The Boat Harbour Summer takes place on 6 weekends in the summer. There are many stalls with food, drink and music.

    -> This festival takes place on the Ostseekai. You can skate, celebrate parties or children's birthday parties in an ice rink.

    -> At the Christmas markets you can sample Christmas food and drink and buy homemade gifts for 4 weeks.

    To highlights

    -> The Kieler Umschlag is a medieval folk festival and lasts 4 days. It takes place in the center of the city and in Holtenauer Straße.

    -> This festival celebrates the beginning of spring. The city is decorated with many flowers.

    -> Farmers present their harvest and carvings at this market.

    -> On these two days, many colorful lights shine in Kiel.

    About Sunday openings
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Active

In the Active section, we show you all the sports you can do and see. The Active section is divided into 5 themes, which you can see here. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can see what there is to discover. You can also click on the words that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above with the athletes, you will be taken to the Active section.

Drei Menschen beim Stand-Up-Paddling.

    -> Anyone can learn to sail at the sailing camp at a reasonable price. The sailing camp is located on the Kiellinie.

    To sailing

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

    About stand-up paddling

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

    For windsurfing and kiting

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

    To cycling

    -> In Kiel you can experience soccer and handball in the stadiums!

    Experience sport up close
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Booking

In the booking section we show you all the activities you can book with us. The booking area is divided into 7 themes, which you can see here. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can see what there is to discover. You can also click on the words you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above with your hand, you will be taken to the booking section.

Zwei Frauen stoßen im Hotelzimmer an mit Sekt
    • Accommodation
    • Bed change

    -> During this campaign you can stay in hotels in Kiel at a reasonable price.

    To stay overnight

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

    To experiences
    To boat tours

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

    To special offers
    For weddings
    To groups
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Service

In the Service section you will find information about our Tourist Information (here you will find information and gifts for visitors to Kiel) and you will also find our contact details. The Service section is divided into 6 topics, which you can see here. If you click on the small arrows on the right, you can see what there is to discover. You can also click on the words that you find interesting. This will give you even more information. If you click on the picture above with the hand and the cogwheel, you will be taken to the Service section.

Zwei Frauen vor dem Welcome Center

    -> Our welcome café offers food and drink for everyone.

    -> In our visitor center you can find out everything about vacations on Kiel's waterfront.

    -> Here you can see which newspapers are available from Kiel.

    To the welcome center

    -> Here you can find out how to reach and contact us.

    To contact

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

    To the movement

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

    To ports

    -> Here you can find out when, where and how you can hold meetings with us or watch them at your premises.

    To conferences

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

    About cooperation
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Online store

The online store section takes you to our online store. Here you can buy things from Kiel. We will send them to you by post! If you click on the picture above with the hand and the cogwheel, you will be taken to the online store section.

Zwei Produkte aus dem Welcome Center
To the Internet store
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Webcam

Under the Webcam section you can access our two cameras. Here you can see Kiel harbor and Falckensteiner Strand in the real moment. If you click on the picture above with the camera, you will get to the webcam section.

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Home page and search

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