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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"Very important for me: the closing fireworks. It wouldn't be Kiel Week if this spectacle didn't take place above the city. It's the crowning glory of an exuberant party lasting several days. With lots of sport and just as many concerts, great food, lots of nice people. And rain and sunshine in alternation. That's typical Kieler Woche!“
"For me, a visit to the International Market on Rathausplatz is a must every year. Around 30 stalls from different nations offer typical local dishes - and you can also enjoy a fancy snack. Between the stalls you can make yourself comfortable and listen to the music on the town hall stage. During the day, artists and folklore groups from all over the world will be performing; in the evening, international top acts and special events from the state capital of Kiel will be rocking the stage."
"The Kiel Week is also a big party for the little ones. In Hiroshimapark, the puppet theatre ensures a good mood. The biggest highlight is and remains the play line on the Krusenkoppel. The theme changes every year and the little artists can bring entire worlds to life, let off steam creatively and learn about important topics along the way.
Bild 1: © Lh Kiel / Jan Konitzki
"You can almost always find me in the audience of a stage. In addition to the really big stars, Kiel also brings the little artists to the Junge Bühne, for example. Young bands present themselves to a large audience in the Ratsdienergarten. Who plays there is determined by a mix of open voting and a jury of experts.
"Sailing, of course, takes up the largest part of the event. Regatta participants from the most diverse countries come to Kiel to compete in races on the fjord. A special highlight for me is the windjammer parade on the second Saturday of Kiel Week. Led by changing tall ships, followed by hundreds of sailing boats, the spectacle is great to watch. Even more beautiful than just watching: Get a taste of sea air and sail along!"
Take a piece of Kieler Woche home with you! Various souvenir articles in the current Kieler Woche design are available.