Every year in June there is a very special atmosphere in the city, because it is Kieler Woche. Celebrate with us at the largest sailing event and summer festival in the north! Be there and experience the world's largest sailing event up close. With a range of offers such as attractive short, day or evening sailing trips, Kieler Woche has a lot in store for you. Whether it's a regatta escort trip, sailing along to the impressive windjammer parade, a romantic sailing trip to the fireworks or following the action on the water and the sailing regattas live in the Olympic harbour Schilksee - let your soul dangle and leave everyday life behind you. Look forward to Kieler Woche!
Sailing, fireworks and the famous windjammer sailing parade are among the highlights of the Kieler Woche program. In Schilksee you can follow the action on the water and the sailing regattas live. Experience Kieler Woche from the water!
During Kiel Week, life in Kiel takes place once again on and around the water. One program highlight follows the next. But you can also experience a lot on the water.
When will the regattas take place and what cultural highlights await you? Who is performing on the big and small stages this year and where is the party? All information about the Kieler Woche programme can be found on the Kieler Woche Office page.
Experience the unique taster sailing experience with the impressive Hanseatic cog during Kieler Woche! With an impressive length of over 23 meters, this maritime gem brings the glorious era of the Hanseatic League back to life. Immerse yourself in history and experience at first hand what it feels like to sail on the waves of the fjord.
In Schilksee you are very close to the exciting regattas! Accompanied by music acts on the beach stage and gastronomic offerings, it is mainly the sailing fans and stars who can be found here.
At the Willer Balloon Sail, many colourful hot air balloons float in the sky - a unique sight! Fireworks, live music and culinary highlights round off the evenings at the Night-Glow.
Children's hearts beat faster at the play line: hands-on activities for painting and handicrafts turn the Krusenkoppel into a work of art. Concerts, bouncy castles and much more provide fun!
Spanish paellas, Finnish elk burgers or Pakistani pakoras - numerous authentic delicacies of international cuisine await you at the international market. The colourful live supporting programme on the town hall stage rounds off the experience.
Young and creative - that's the Woderkant Festival. Local start-ups offer various creative and sporting workshops here. There is also a lot to discover here in terms of culinary delights! In the evening you can dance and party to relaxed live music.
© Lh Kiel / Julia Meyer
Social and ecological sustainability - that's what the MUDDI Market stands for. Here you will find a mini-festival with music, food, workshops, lectures and exhibitions.
©Lh Kiel / Jan Konitzki
At the Hörn you will find the large Kieler Woche funfair with many rides as well as the Beach Club to relax. Everything is accompanied by live music, acrobatics and gastronomic offers.
©Lh Kiel / Thomas Eisenkrätzer
In the Ocean Funpark you can try out trend sports like fylboarding, stand up paddling or jetboarding. In addition, the OCEAN Jump World Championships take place here - a spectacle worth watching!
©Lh Kiel / Jan Konitzki
The Kieler Woche offers numerous music acts on different stages, so that everyone gets their money's worth. In addition to the stages, there are other areas such as the castle garden or the Geomar meadow.
Experience a breathtaking view over the roofs of Kiel, the fjord and the sailors. A trip up the town hall tower or a helicopter tour will give you the perfect overview.
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Take a piece of Kieler Woche home with you! Various souvenir articles in the current Kieler Woche design are available.