In winter

Kiel in winter

Here you will find offers and excursion ideas for Kiel in winter.

Christmas town hall tower ride

Experience the Christmas market on Rathausplatz from a particularly atmospheric perspective: with a panoramic view over the whole of Kiel from a height of 67 metres.

Kiel Christmas markets

Enjoy the festive atmosphere at Kiel's five Christmas markets and be enchanted by the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds.

Stadtwerke Ice Festival

A fully covered ice rink at the Germaniahafen harbour offers a wide range of activities including ice skating, skate hire, curling, company and Christmas parties and children's birthday parties.

Bettenwechsel

Stay overnight as a Kieler between November 2024 and May 2025 at discounted prices in many hotels on the Kiel Fjord. Book for yourself or give the voucher as a gift to your loved ones from Kiel.

"La Noria" Ferris wheel at the railway station

Float with up to 6 people at a height of 50 metres in one of the largest Ferris wheels in Europe. In 36 panoramic glass gondolas you get a breathtaking view over the whole city.

Culture in Kiel

Kiel's cultural landscape is multifaceted and diverse. Theatres, museums, exhibitions, readings and much more - find your personal highlight.

Romance fantasy reading with author Annika Schuster

The protagonists of the magical Otherworld fight for their survival. Immerse yourself in the story of the romance novel "Like the Sun of Day", read by its author.

Stadtwerke Kiel MASTERS

Qualify yourself and your team for the grand final on 10 January 2025 by registering for the Stadtwerke MASTERS in curling on a synthetic track.

Public holiday offers

Here you will find gift ideas, accommodation offers, workshops or special events around the holidays - browse through our holiday offers.

Children's iceDISCO

At the end of the Christmas holidays, a real highlight awaits all children aged 3 to 12 on 7 January 2025: the Children's Ice DISCO with DJ Ronny at the Stadtwerke Ice Festival.

Winter swimming

Jump into the water quickly from the jetty or wade slowly through the ice-cold water on the beach. Real winter swimmers also use Kiel's bathing areas and beaches in the cold season.

©: Jan-Michael Böckmann, Kiel-Marketing e.V.

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 seeing for history buffs.

Aquarium im Geomar Kiel. Papa und Sohn schauen sich die Fische an.

GEOMAR Aquarium

If you are interested in the local and exotic underwater world, the GEOMAR aquarium in Kiel is the right place for you. The GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel gives an impression of the diversity and habitat of the inhabitants of local and exotic waters and is particularly popular with families.

Media Dome with Planetarium

The Media Dome at Kiel University of Applied Sciences offers a varied programme. From astronomy and knowledge to lectures. There is something suitable for young and old. The 360-degree cinema allows you to immerse yourself in another world and be amazed.

Shopping in the dry

If it's raining heavily, you can also go shopping in Kiel in the Sophienhof and Citti Park. If you don't yet have a mackintosh in your luggage, you are sure to find a particularly nice model here.

Indoor playground

The family indoor playground is ideal for rainy days when the children still want to let off steam. In the 2,200 square metre hall, many different giant climbing frames, a ball pool and trampolines await the next visitors - lots of fun and games are guaranteed here!

Wellness

Fancy relaxing and unwinding? No problem at the Birke SPA or MARE Wellness & Sport. Whether in the swimming pool, sauna or with various treatments - here you can switch off and recharge your batteries.

Art exhibitions

Kiel has many wonderful and inspiring art exhibitions to offer, making even the greyest rainy day appear colourful.