Faces and stories from Kiel
The Kiel tips
Where can you get the best fish sandwich in Kiel and what can you do if you have limited time to visit the fjord city?
In our Kiel tips, we provide you with real insider tips on restaurants, sightseeing, excursions and more, as well as individual stories from Kiel locals that make our city what it is. Let yourself be inspired for your very personal visit to Kiel.Sailing.City.
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Our highlights
Up-to-date and recommended
Experience and discover our favourites
Top tips
Discover Kiel like a local - insider tips for unforgettable moments.
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Must-do's & must-see's
Looking for highlights? Here are 20 things you must have done and seen in Kiel!
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Beaches in & around Kiel
From the eastern shore to the western shore: our beach guide for a relaxing or action-packed time by the sea.
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Slippery weather tips
Living by the water, loving the water ... eating by the water! The most beautiful locations by the sea.
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Tips for frosty winter days
Our inspiration for winter walks with the option of warming up
Moments of pleasure with fjord flair
Food and drink
A diverse culinary scene awaits you in Kiel - from freshly caught fish to international specialities and vegan delicacies. Cafés, bars and restaurants invite you to experience the city with all your senses.
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Pizza hotspots to try out
From Neapolitan to Roman to New York style - Kiel knows pizza!
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Restaurants by the water
Living by the water, loving the water ... eating by the water! The most beautiful locations by the sea.
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Slippery weather tips
Living by the water, loving the water ... eating by the water! The most beautiful locations by the sea.
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Vegan cafés
Here are Kiel's best vegan and vegan-friendly cafés!
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Fish sandwiches on the fjord
No visit to Kiel without a fish sandwich! Here you'll find the freshest and most delicious ones.
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Kiel's best ice cream parlours
But with cream, please: the best places in Kiel and the surrounding area for really delicious ice cream
Personalities and their stories
Kiel faces
Portraits, interviews and personal stories - Kiel personalities provide insights into their lives, their work and their love for the city on the fjord.
Cast off & off to new shores
A traditional sailor reports
A traditional sailor reports
A Kieler who knows cheese
Theatre op platt
Theatre op platt
On the road with a pilot
On the road with a pilot
Salt water in the veins
Salt water in the veins
Captain and owner of a fishing company Björn Fischer on the craft of fishing.
Neighbourhoods and their highlights
Kiel neighbourhoods
Each neighbourhood has its own charm, special places and hidden highlights that make life in the fjord city lively and varied.
Düsternbrook
The elegant villa neighbourhood in Düsternbrook enchants with its prestigious house facades and proximity to the Kiel Fjord.
The Wik
The Wik - better known as the maritime district where history was written.
Discover Kiel in just one day
The perfect Kiel day
Kiel is diverse and lively from morning to night. This is what a perfect day in the fjord city can look like - just let yourself drift and discover.
For day guests
Only one day in the city - and yet there is still time for many impressions. Here you will find ideas and suggestions for discovering Kiel in one day.
For families
These excursion ideas will delight young and old alike. From exciting experiences to relaxing moments surrounded by nature.
For active people
If you want to be active on holiday and really work out, you will find suitable ideas and tips for sporting experiences in and around Kiel here.
News from the fjord
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