February 27th - March 2nd 2025
Kieler Umschlag
We are celebrating 50 years of Kieler Umschlag. You can look forward to a varied programme ranging from a medieval market on Alter Markt to a pirate spectacle on Asmus-Bremer-Platz and a fire show in Holtenauer Straße. There will also be a colourful stage programme and traditional crafts in the crafts tent and on Holstenplatz.
What you can expect
To mark the 50th anniversary of Kiel's modern Umschlag, the festival traditionally begins with the wake-up call of Kiel's former mayor Asmus Bremer and his wife. The city centre is transformed into a journey through time, from the early Middle Ages to the glorious age of pirates and the modern era. Along the way, there are authentic stalls, historical figures, traditional handicrafts and a wide range of food and drink.
A varied programme with live music, storytellers and various performances provides entertainment. The popular crafts tent is also back this year. On Sunday, Kiel's shops open from 1 pm to 6 pm following the motto "I feel Kiel" and invite you to go on an extensive Sunday shopping tour.
Holtenauer Straße
The Kieler Umschlag takes place not only in the city centre, but also in Holtenauer Straße. A varied programme will delight young and old on Ansgarkirche square. These include a creative workshop organised by the Kunstquartier, where clocks and compasses can be made, glitter tattoos and a historical games trail. Highlights include a fairy tale reading at 2 pm in the Ansgarkirche hall and a spectacular fire show "Die zwei Skalden" presented by Weltentor at 5.30 pm.
Town hall
Friday, February 28th 2025
12 pm: Town hall tower tour with Mathild from Ohwacht (further dates & information on booking further down the page)
1 pm: Festive town hall reception with Asmus Bremer and the city president with food and drinks
Saturday, March 1st
12 pm: Town hall tower tour with Mathild from Ohwacht (further dates & booking information further down on the page)
Kiel Monastery
Saturday, March 1st 2025
11 am: Carillon concert with tower tour in Kiel Monastery
Sunday, March 2nd 2025
approx. 11 am: Coffee reception after the festive service in St. Nikolai Church
St Nikolai Church
Saturday, March 1st 2025
7 pm: Concert by Angli Clamant: Faith-Love-Sin
Sunday, March 2nd 2025
10 am: Festive service for the Kieler Umschlag: Pastor Maren Schmidt, Pastor Peter Schuchardt (Low German sermon), Asmus Bremer & entourage
Organ: Volkmar Zehner, brass players from Kiel trombone choirs, conducted by Gerald Kühne
Followed by a coffee reception in the Kiel Monastery
Holtenauer Straße
Sunday, March 2nd 2025 - Ansgarkirche
1pm: Creative workshop "Middle Ages - the age of invention" - making clocks and compasses for young and old together with Kunstquartier Kiel
1 pm: Glitter tattoos
1 pm: Historical games parkour
2 pm: Fairy tale stories with the Förderverein e.V. (Ansgarkirche hall)
5.30 pm: Fire show "The two scandals", presented by Weltentor
Sunday open for business
As part of ICH FÜHL MICH KIEL, not only shops in Kiel city centre are open, but also Galeria/Holstentörn and Sophienhof as well as Holtenauer, CITTI-Park, IKEA, Möbel Höffner and Famila Kiel-Wik.
Approach
Kiel city centre and Holtenauer Straße can be easily reached by bus, bicycle, car or on foot.
Bus
Kiel city centre and Holtenauer Straße are served by various KVG bus routes. Here you can get timetable information about Nah.SH.
Car
There are plenty of parking spaces in the immediate vicinity. Information at www.parken-plus.info.
Bicycle
Bicycle racks are available. You can also use the SprottenFlotte bike sharing service. The first 30 minutes are free of charge.
Our partners
Your contact persons
Christian Schütze
Project Management Historical Programme
Tel.: 0431 / 679 10-53
Mail: c.schuetze (at) kiel-marketing.de
Jaqueline Hahn
Project Management Market
Tel.: 0431 - 67910 - 54
Mail: j.hahn (at) kiel-marketing.de
Eva Zeiske
Press Officer
Tel.: 0431 / 679 10-26
Mail: e.zeiske (at) kiel-marketing.de
Media download: Here you can download pictures and videos of the Kieler Umschlag.