Summer in Kiel doesn't have to cost anything: experience one of the numerous events: Cheese meets wine from 10 - 12 July, the Boat harbour summer with lots of free concerts or the Live broadcast of the summer theatre. Marvel at the huge Cruise ships directly on the quayside - and admission to the Old Botanical Garden is also free.
The most important questions about summer in Kiel
Sightseeing & Experiences
Sleeping beach chair
Top 15: Restaurants by the water
Top 15: Restaurants by the water
Culinary delights are best enjoyed here in Kiel with a sea view: These restaurants combine good food with genuine coastal flair.
On the water
Town hall tower ride
Stand up paddling
Kiel city walk
Sunset Sailing
Locks viewing platform
Taster sailing
SEALEVEL
Hop-on Hop-off
City tourHarbour tour
Beaches
Group offers
Manufakt(o)ur in Schrevenpark
Beach volleyball
Cheese meets wine
Top 10 - Kiel's best fish sandwiches
Top 10 - Kiel's best fish sandwiches
We have eaten our way through all of Kiel's fish stalls for you - and created our personal top 10.
Events
Fjord resorts
Fancy sun, beach and sea? Take the fjord ferry line F1 to the pretty fjord villages of Mönkeberg and Heikendorf. Relax in one of the family-friendly beach bays, treat yourself to an ice cream or enjoy a delicious fish sandwich straight from the cutter in Heikendorf's fishing harbour.
Places to take a deep breath
Whether right in the city centre or just outside, Kiel offers numerous opportunities for anyone looking for peace and nature. Kiel's city parks, such as Schrevenpark, offer a little break from the hectic city life and invite you to take a leisurely stroll. For those who are drawn even further into nature, a varied and idyllic landscape with fantastic nature reserves and long beaches awaits around Kiel.
Cycle tours
So that you can enjoy your holiday from day one, we have put together the most beautiful and most popular cycle tours along the fjord for you.
Maritime Museum
Experience and learn about Kiel's history as a harbour city, naval and shipyard location at the Maritime Museum. The impressive museum building on the banks of the fjord is not only worth a visit for history buffs.
Kiel.Sailing.City photo book
Capture your favourite Kiel moments for eternity. Create your photo book with your favourite Kiel photos. Page after page of beautiful memories of your stay in Kiel.