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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.

Our tips for Kiel’s most exciting week of the year!
Kieler Woche

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Maritime Kiwo experiences

Windjammer-Segelparade

By the water, on the water, in the water – find out here which is which!

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Kieler Woche Highlights

Feuerwerk

Want an overview of the best Kiwo deals? You’ll find them here!

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Party at Kieler Woche

Konzert Fördebühne

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

Kinder beim Balancieren

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.

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Things to do & places to see

Paar sitzt an der Kiellinie mit Blick auf die Kieler Förde

Looking for the highlights? Here are 20 things you simply must do and see in Kiel!

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Beaches in and around Kiel

Falckensteiner Strand

From the east shore to the west shore: our beach guide for a relaxing or action-packed time by the sea.

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Tips for bad weather

Kieler Hafen mit Wolken

Living by the water, loving by the water … eating by the water! The most beautiful seaside spots.

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Water sports in Kiel and the surrounding area

Menschen spazieren im Park im Winter

Sailing, wing foiling and more – with the Baltic Sea on its doorstep, Kiel is a real water sports paradise!

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Museums in Kiel

Zoologisches Museum 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.

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Pizza hotspots to try out

Pizza

From Neapolitan to Roman to New York-style – Kiel knows its pizza!

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Restaurants by the water

Restaurants am Wasser

Living by the water, loving by the water … eating by the water! The most beautiful seaside spots.

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Fish rolls by the fjord

Fischbrötchen

No visit to Kiel is complete without a fish sandwich! You’ll find the freshest and tastiest ones here.

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Kiel’s best ice-cream parlours

Drei Eiswaffeln mit Vanilleeis

But with a dollop of cream, please: the best places in Kiel and the surrounding area for truly delicious ice cream

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Vegan cafés

Kaffee und Kuchen

Here are Kiel’s best vegan and vegan-friendly cafés!

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