Lichtershow und Menschenmenge auf dem Rathausplatz beim Kieler Lichtermeer

1st - 2 November 2025
Kiel's sea of lights

Every year, the Kiel Sea of Lights lights up the dark season in Kiel.Sailing.City and amazes young and old alike. Visitors can be inspired by an impressive combination of light and music on the large route of lights. In addition to the light installations, the Sunday open for business also entices visitors to browse and linger.

Light art in Kiel

This year, the fifth edition of the Kieler Lichtermeer will stage effective projections on the building facades, with buildings and parks all over the city centre and Holtenauer Straße. Visitors can enjoy all facets of music, art and light at over 10 different locations along the large light route.

Walking acts, light projections and stylishly arranged parks will amaze young and old alike. The light installations on the large light route begin at dusk. In addition, Kiel's shops will open their doors for an extensive Sunday shopping tour from 13:00 - 18:00 under the motto "I feel Kiel".

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Holtenauer Straße

On Sunday, 2 November, Holtenauer Straße will be transformed into a sea of lights for the Sunday opening from 13:00 to 18:00.

Another highlight awaits you at 5.30 pm when the fire artist duo from Weltentor perform their fire fairy tale "The Potter and the Fire". As darkness falls, the Ansgar Church finally lights up in bright colours. Marvel at an impressive video mapping while you stroll along Holtenauer Straße.

Programme 2025

What takes place when and where? Here you will find an overview of the programme.

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Saturday, 01 November: Colourful market hustle and bustle

As a pre-programme, there will be plenty of treats and great activities for the little ones on Asmus-Bremer-Platz:

Octavia Kliemt erzählt ein Märchen, drei Kinder hören ihr zu

Asmus-Bremer-Platz
Atmospheric live music

Singer-songwriter Helge Keipert and handpan player Thorsten Jähne provide the background music on Asmus-Bremer-Platz.

Mädchen in Wintermantel beim Kerzenziehen

Asmus-Bremer-Platz
Candle making with the Krummbek candle barn

12:00 - 16:00: Young and old can try their hand at candle making and take home beautiful souvenirs!

Mädchen macht beim Mitmachzirkus mit in der Kieler Innenstadt

Asmus-Bremer-Platz
Join-in circus

From 14:00 - 17:00, the hands-on circus "The one with the green hat" invites all children to join in! Here they can try out various circus skills.

Highlights on Sunday

Boat harbour
Laser tunnel and lighting effects

Laser tunnels, black light and spectacular fire shows! Experience magical effects over the water, accompanied by delicious food and drinks

Town hall square
Spectacular maritime projections

Fascinating projections of mysterious underwater creatures and impressive maritime images transform the ensemble of buildings around the town hall square into living ocean landscapes - a visual spectacle that invites you to marvel and dream

Sunday open for business

As part of ICH FÜHL MICH KIEL, Galeria/Holstentörn and Sophienhof as well as Holtenauer, CITTI-Park, IKEA, Möbel Höffner and Famila Kiel-Wik will be open from 1pm to 6pm in addition to the shops in Kiel city centre.

The venues

Church of St Nikolai

Atmospheric projections of water droplets dance across the church walls - accompanied by atmospheric music.

Monastery garden

Artistic productions and soundscapes transform the monastery and garden into a place of magic.

Monastery square

A spectacular trapeze and acrobatics show by Chronos invites you to pause and watch.

Ratsdienergarten

Illuminated walkways and moving lights accompany you through the park. Black light shows by Harkelin on Fire can be admired every hour from 17:30.

Lorentzendamm Savings Bank

Strolling through the illuminated avenue and a bright spot with a glass SUP on the Kleiner Kiel. The Sparkasse bank also staged a colourful mapping of the building walls.

Hiroshima Park

Projections transform trees into abstract and luminous shapes in a very special way, accompanied by calm sound design.

Town hall square

Fascinating projections of mysterious underwater creatures and impressive maritime images transform the building façades into living ocean landscapes - a visual spectacle that invites you to marvel and dream.

Asmus-Bremer-Platz

Food and drink are catered for here - feast to your heart's content while the little ones listen to fairytale stories on Sunday. Various music acts also ensure a great atmosphere and a good mood.

Holstenstrasse

Cloths float above the heads of the visitors, atmospherically illuminated so that they shine in the light like sailing works of art.

Holstenfleet

New winter lighting for Kiel - boat lights at Holstenfleet

Boat harbour

Laser tunnels, black light and spectacular fire shows! Experience magical effects over the water. Every hour from 6 pm. Delicious food and drinks invite you to linger.

ansgar Church

Craft activities, an imaginative games trail and a cosy book corner where readings take place: a paradise for children of all ages. At 5.30 pm, a spectacular fire fairy tale awaits you and the mysterious fire spirit ensures magical encounters.

Overview plans of the locations:

RP = Rathausplatz
AB = Asmus-Bremer-Platz
HS = Holstenstraße
HF = Holstenfleet
BH = Bootshafen
SL = SEALEVEL
NK = St. Nikolai Kirche
KP = Klosterplatz
KK = Kieler Kloster
RG = Ratsdienergarten
LD = Lorentzendamm
HP = Hiroshimapark