Summer in Kiel doesn’t have to cost a thing: come along to one of the many events: Cheese Meets Wine from 10–12 July, the Boat Harbour Summer with loads of free concerts, or the live broadcast of the Summer Theatre. Marvel at the huge cruise ships right on the quayside – and admission to the Old Botanical Gardens is free.
Kiel in summer
Summer in Kiel – a must for anyone looking for maritime experiences and cultural highlights. Soak up the maritime atmosphere on a stroll along the Kiellinie, relax on the beautiful Baltic Sea beaches, or explore the city from the water. From water sports and fish sandwiches made with freshly caught fish to top-class open-air events – here you can experience the perfect North German summer.
© Bevis Photography i.A. von Kiel-Marketing
The most important questions about summer in Kiel
Sightseeing & Activities
Discover Kiel in the summer under the open sky: enjoy the best panoramic view from a height of 67 metres on the Town Hall tower or explore the city at your own pace with the hop-on hop-off city tour. For families and adventure seekers, the interactive mystery tours and detective trails offer the perfect blend of sightseeing and puzzle fun.
Tour of the Town Hall Tower
Kiel Detective Trail: A treasure hunt for families
Kiel Detective Trail: A treasure hunt for families
Solve puzzles, learn interesting facts about the city and, at the end, open the treasure chest. Can be played flexibly via smartphone or using a printed treasure map.
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Hop-on Hop-off City Tour of
Group offers
Kiel Museum Night
Manufakt(o)ur in Schrevenpark
Beach volleyball
Crime Novel Tour
In and around the water
You’ll experience the real Kiel atmosphere on the fjord. Get active with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) or introductory sailing session along the Kiellinie. Looking to relax? Then book a harbour tour, the Schwentinental cruise or take a dip at the central jetty and take the plunge straight into the cool water.
Top 10 water sports activities
Boat trips
Introductory sailing session
Harbour tour
Beach chair for sleeping
Stand-up paddleboarding
Sunset Sailing
Locks Viewing Platform
Trip to Schwentinental
Introductory sailing session
Beaches
Painting with your feet in the sand – Seascape painter
jetty
A Culinary Summer in Kiel
Summer in Kiel is all about the food: grab a fish roll to eat on the go (e.g. at MOBY on the Kiellinie) or enjoy freshly caught fish at the top restaurants right by the water’s edge. Regional delicacies and a genuine market atmosphere also await you at the colourful Kiel weekly markets.
Top 15: Waterfront restaurants
Top 10 – Kiel’s best fish rolls
Weekly markets
Food & Drink
Events
In summer, Kiel becomes one big open-air stage: join in the celebrations at major maritime events such as the world-famous Kieler Woche, and enjoy free concerts at the Bootshafensommer or experience culture at its finest with the live broadcast of the Summer Theatre. Culinary highlights such as Cheese Meets Wine round off Kiel’s summer of events perfectly.
© Bevis Photography i.A. für Kiel-Marketing
Towns along the fjord
Fancy some sun, sand and sea? The F1 fjord ferry service will take you to the pretty fjord villages of Mönkeberg and Heikendorf. Relax in one of the family-friendly beach coves, treat yourself to an ice cream or enjoy a delicious fish roll straight from the boat in Heikendorf’s fishing harbour.
© Jana Karstens/Kiel-Marketing
Places to take a breather
Whether right in the city centre or just on the outskirts, Kiel offers plenty of options for anyone seeking peace and quiet and a connection with nature. Kiel’s city parks, such as Schrevenpark, offer a brief respite from the hustle and bustle of city life and are perfect for a leisurely stroll. For those who want to venture further into the countryside, the area around Kiel boasts a varied and idyllic landscape with wonderful nature reserves and long beaches.
© Kai Kokott / Kiel-Marketing
Cycling tours
To ensure you can enjoy your holiday from day one, we have put together a selection of the most beautiful and popular cycle routes along the fjord.
© Kai Kokott / Kiel-Marketing
Maritime Museum
Discover and learn about Kiel’s history as a port city, naval base and shipbuilding centre at the Maritime Museum. The impressive museum building on the banks of the fjord is well worth a visit, and not just for history buffs.
© Kiel-Marketing GmbH, Kai Kokott
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