Faces and stories from Kiel
Kiel-Tips
Where can you actually find the best fish sandwich in Kiel, and what can you get up to if you’re short on time during your visit to the city on the fjord?
In our ‘Kieltipps’, we bring you genuine insider tips on food and drink, sightseeing, day trips and more, as well as personal stories from Kiel locals who make our city what it is. Be inspired to plan your very own visit to Kiel.Sailing.City.
Top posts
Our highlights
Current and recommended
Our tips for Kiel’s most exciting week of the year!
Kiel Week
Top 10
Maritime Kiwo experiences
By the water, on the water, in the water – find out here which is which!
Top 10
Kieler Woche Highlights
Want an overview of the best Kiwo deals? You’ll find them here!
Top 10
Party at Kieler Woche
Kiwo is all about sailing … but also partying! And we’ll let you know where the party’s on.
Our tips:
Kiel Week with children
Want an overview of the coolest Kiwo Kids offers? You’ll find them here!
Experience and discover our favourites
Top tips
Discover Kiel like a local – insider tips for unforgettable moments.
TOP 20
Things to do & places to see
Looking for the highlights? Here are 20 things you simply must do and see in Kiel!
Top 10
Beaches in and around Kiel
From the east shore to the west shore: our beach guide for a relaxing or action-packed time by the sea.
Top 15
Tips for bad weather
Living by the water, loving by the water … eating by the water! The most beautiful seaside spots.
Top 10
Water sports in Kiel and the surrounding area
Sailing, wing foiling and more – with the Baltic Sea on its doorstep, Kiel is a real water sports paradise!
Top 10
Museums in Kiel
Fancy a bit of cultural diversity? You’ll find the best museum recommendations for Kiel here.
Moments of indulgence with a touch of fjord charm
Food and drink
Kiel boasts a diverse culinary scene – from freshly caught fish to international specialities and vegan delicacies. Cafés, bars and restaurants invite you to experience the city with all your senses.
Top 10
Pizza hotspots to try out
From Neapolitan to Roman to New York-style – Kiel knows its pizza!
Top 15
Restaurants by the water
Living by the water, loving by the water … eating by the water! The most beautiful seaside spots.
Top 10
Fish rolls by the fjord
No visit to Kiel is complete without a fish sandwich! You’ll find the freshest and tastiest ones here.
Top 10
Kiel’s best ice-cream parlours
But with a dollop of cream, please: the best places in Kiel and the surrounding area for truly delicious ice cream
Top 10
Vegan cafés
Here are Kiel’s best vegan and vegan-friendly cafés!
Famous people and their stories
Faces of Kiel
Portraits, interviews and personal stories – prominent figures from Kiel offer insights into their lives, their work and their love for the city on the fjord.
Cast off and set sail for new shores
Cast off and set sail for new shores
In an interview with “Maschine”
In an interview with “Maschine”
A traditional sailing ship reports
A traditional sailing ship reports
A man from Kiel who knows his cheese
A man from Kiel who knows his cheese
Theatre in Low German
Theatre in Low German
On the road with a pilot
On the road with a pilot
Saltwater in my veins
Saltwater in my veins
Björn Fischer, captain and owner of a fishing company, on the craft of fishing.
Neighbourhoods and their highlights
Kiel’s neighbourhoods
Every neighbourhood has its own charm, special spots and hidden gems that make life in this city by the fjord vibrant and varied.
Düsternbrook
The elegant residential area in Düsternbrook captivates with its stately house façades and its proximity to the Kiel Fjord.
The Wik
The Wik – better known as the maritime district where history was made.
Discover Kiel in just one day
The perfect day in Kiel
Kiel is a vibrant and diverse city from morning till night. This is what a perfect day in the city on the fjord might look like – just go with the flow and explore.
For day visitors
Just one day in the city – and yet there’s still time to take in plenty of sights. Here are some ideas and suggestions for exploring Kiel in a single day.
For families
These day-out ideas are sure to delight young and old alike. From exciting adventures to relaxing moments surrounded by nature.
For active people
If you’re looking to stay active on holiday and really burn off some energy, you’ll find plenty of ideas and tips here for sporting activities in and around Kiel.
News from the fjord
Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest first-hand event and leisure tips! If you’d like, you can also receive our weekend tips, featuring recommendations for activities on the Kiel Fjord from Friday to Sunday.