Lichtershow und Menschenmenge auf dem Rathausplatz beim Kieler Lichtermeer

November 1, 2026 *
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 shows, the open Sunday also invites you to browse and linger.

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Light art in Kiel

This year, the fifth edition of the Kieler Lichtermeer (Sea of Lights) staged effective projections on the facades of buildings. The buildings and parks were staged throughout the city centre and Holtenauer Straße. Visitors were able to be inspired by 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 amazed young and old alike. The light installations on the large light route began at dusk. In addition, Kiel's shops opened their doors for an extensive Sunday shopping tour from 13:00 - 18:00 under the motto "I feel Kiel".

That was the Kiel Sea of Lights 2025

Photos: Jan-Michael Böckmann, Sarah Heise-Klenner, Kiel-Marketing

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 Nicholas

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