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
Town hall tower ride
Detective Trail Kiel: Treasure hunt for families
Detective Trail Kiel: Treasure hunt for families
Solve puzzles, learn interesting facts about the city and open the treasure chest at the end of the game, which can be played flexibly via smartphone or printed treasure map.
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City tourGroup offers
Manufakt(o)ur in Schrevenpark
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Experience the perfect pairing of regional cheese specialities and fine German wines – hosted by certified cheese sommelier Markus Bornholdt.
Beach volleyball
Thriller tour
In and on the water
Kieler Woche boat trips
Harbour tour
Sleeping beach chair
Top 10 water sports options
Stand up paddling
Sunset Sailing
Locks viewing platform
Taster sailing
Beaches
Bathing jetty
Painting with your feet in the sand – Seascape painter
Culinary summer in Kiel
Top 15: Restaurants by the water
Top 10 - Kiel's best fish sandwiches
Weekly markets
Food & Drink
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 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.