Kiel, Germany

Kiel is a port city in northern Germany and the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. The port has a temperate maritime climate, which is mild and humid, with more winter rain. The annual average temperature is minus 4 degrees Celsius in the coldest month of January and about 19 degrees Celsius in the hottest month of July. The average rainfall throughout the year is about 800mm. Undirected wind.

Vibrant Bay City

Kiel is a university town, a maritime base, an important port city and Germany's largest passenger port. This city combines maritime life style, urban characteristics, cultural atmosphere and historical accumulation. It is one of the most popular shopping cities in the Baltic Sea region. The core of the city is the narrow bay of Kiel and its surrounding coast. The biggest event of the year here is the "Kieler Woche" - a world-famous sailing event and folk festival.

Places of Interest

People can climb up to the 67-meter-high City Hall Tower (Rathausturm) in the city center to overlook the entire city and the narrow bay. From there, you can see the Hindenburg Embankment and pedestrian area, the state office building, the Institute for World Economics and the sports port as well as the H?rnbrücke Bridge - a technical masterpiece of the inner city. You can also stand at the port and fully appreciate the breath of the ocean.

Port

As long as you spend two hours on the deck of a cruise ship and cruise around the port, you can truly understand the importance of the Port of Kiel. Passenger and cargo ships depart from here bound for prosperous European cities around the Baltic Sea.

From the Old Town to the North Sea-Baltic Canal

What is worth seeing in the Old Town is the Nikolaikirche (Nikolaikirche) next to the old market, where Ernst Bach The statue "Spiritual Warrior (Geistk?mpfer)" created by Ernst Barlach. To the west of the market is Kleine Kiel. The rest of the narrow bay semi-encloses the old town. Also worth seeing are the nautical museum housed in a former fish market and the ancient ships in the museum port. The North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) is the most frequently visited artificial river in the world. People can visit the canal's lock device.

Navigation training ship Gorch Fock

The stern of the famous maritime navigation training ship "Gorch Fock" is decorated with the foundation of its hometown harbor. Known as the "White Messenger (Botschafterin in Wei?)" due to its city emblem, it traveled around the world. Its 300-ton iron armor made the ship highly stable. During Kieler Woche, the fleet gathered in the base port of Tirpitzhafen with great fanfare; this event was called "Open Ship", during which thousands of people could visit the hull. internal.

Museum

Kiel’s maritime history is vividly displayed in front of the world at the Maritime Museum. Urban and cultural history are the focus of the Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof. During Kiel's Museum Nights, all inner-city museums and galleries in the same cultural area are open until late.

Nautical Museum

The Nautical Museum (Schifffahrtsmuseum) is located in a former fish market, just next to Kiel Port. There is really no better place to illustrate the maritime history of Kiel, a seafaring, industrial and workers' city.

Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof

The Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof is located in the center of Kiel's old town. It is the oldest but still preserved in the early 17th century. A good noble villa. It is worth seeing not only the impressive walls and the sandstone door that are still intact, but also the historic rooms and vaulted cellars.

Long-term exhibition

The long-term exhibition provides an interesting introduction to the history and special themes of the city of Kiel; the planetarium expresses the vastness of the universe in a wonderful way; ancient art The collection hall tells people about ancient history.

Geology and Mineralogy Museum

The Geology and Mineralogy Museum (Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum) displays a variety of crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils. With the help of models and illustrations, people can understand their production process, structural composition, and their importance to technology and the environment. The huge Ice Age glacial deposits from Scandinavia in the garden in front of the museum provide a powerful complement to the exhibition.

Media Hall/Planetarium

In the Planetarium, through new projection technology, people can more intuitively understand the vastness, diversity and beauty of the universe. A visual simulation of a spaceship is being launched and is about to sail into the universe.

The programs "Fascinating Starry Sky" and "Planet-Wonderful World" present the world of stars. In the media hall (Mediendom), the Costa Rica Rainforest (Regenwald Costa Ricas) and fantastic entertainment programs are demonstrated.

Antiken Art Collection Hall

The Antikensammlung Hall contains many authentic works from ancient times (such as Greek clay vessels and ancient arts and crafts) as well as the latest Greek and Roman artifacts. Cast replicas of important sculptures such as the Parthenon-Skulpturen, Apollo vom Belvedere and Laokoon. Original vases and arts and crafts from the ancient period provide a more direct understanding of this period.

Art and Culture

Kiel’s Summer of Culture (Kultursommer), the prestigious Kiel Kunsthalle, Schleswig-Holstein Carnival and Kiel Erzhou expresses the cultural diversity of the state capital. The Theater History Museum and the Hebbelsammlung (Hebbelsammlung) show the history of the development of theater.

The Theater History Museum and the Hebbelsammlung

The Theater History Museum and the Hebbelsammlung (Theatergeschichtliche Sammlung und Hebbelsammlung) contain a large number of theater programs from various places. The theatrical achievements of the city of Kiel feature heavily throughout the exhibition, as evidenced by the large number of pictures. In addition, the museum also collects some manuscripts of 19th-century writers, artists, theater directors and composers.

Kiel Kunsthalle

The collection of the Kiel Kunsthalle (Kunsthalle Kiel) spans six centuries, with an emphasis on art works from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, physical art, photography and videography.

Kiel's Summer of Culture

A variety of concerts, theater events, readings, exhibitions, lectures and celebrations bring excitement to people of all ages who participate in the celebrations Come for fun and enjoyment; in addition there is a series of activities that allow people to get to know Kiel and its districts, buildings and parks better.

Cultural Activities

Kiel has programs that attract people from all walks of life. Whether it's rock, jazz, classical music, sailing events or children's entertainment programmes, all these events have their dates or seasons in Kiel. Kiel Week is the largest sailing event in the world. The Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival is a major international classical music festival.

Kieler Woche

The Kieler Woche (Kieler Woche) is a major social and cultural event of the year. During this period, people travel to the Kiel Route, the inner city and Lake Schilke ( The Port of Olympia (Schilksee) hosts world-famous sailing events and an attractive summer festival, with 2,000 large and small ships and 5,000 crew members participating in the event. Tourists from all continents flock to this tourist destination to experience the charm of sailing at the closest distance.

Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival

The International Classical Music Festival is held in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. Approximately 120 concerts are performed in more than 40 venues with different atmospheres, including picturesque countryside, palaces, churches, manor houses, large barns and large stables. A dozen concerts are held in Kiel in churches, auditoriums and the Baltic Sea Hall (Ostseehalle).

Kiel Museum Nights

The Kiel Inner City Museum and Art Gallery in the same cultural area are open until late.

Natural Experience

Kleine Kiel with Central Park is located in the city center; Schrevenpark with waterfowl nature reserve has developed into A desirable place for a relaxing break; the Düsternbrooker woods near the Hindenburg Strand are ideal for long walks.

Düsternbrooker Geh?lz

Düsternbrooker Geh?lz is one of the few primeval forests with ancient tree species. It's a great place for long walks and serious running training, and it also overlooks the narrow bay. It's these advantages that attract the citizens of Kiel and their guests.

Schilksee

One of the main reasons why Schilksee is particularly popular is its location on the water. Nature and culture, sailing and swimming, excitement and quiet, it's all there. The best places to visit are the center of Olympia and the steep coast, but it's also interesting to venture further into the surrounding areas inland, where there is a well-distributed network of hiking trails through well-used agricultural land and forests.

Travel Guide

Kiel is located in a resort landscape with beaches, sailing areas and the North Sea-Baltic Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal). Taking a boat along the narrow bay towards the Baltic Sea bathing resort of Laboe is like entering the past of naval fleets. In addition, the railway viaduct on the North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal and its unique suspended ferry in Germany are also worth seeing.

Sail the Narrows to Laboe

Take the ferry to Laboe for a historical outing tracing the naval fleet. The eye-catching ship's bow-shaped Naval Martyrs' Monument is used to commemorate the naval soldiers who died in the two world wars. Standing on the overlooking platform, the beautiful narrow bay of Kiel comes into view. In the submarine on the shore, people can see how naval soldiers lived and worked in a small space during World War II.

Schleswig-Holstein Open Air Museum at Molfsee

Schleswig-Holstein at Molfsee, six kilometers away from Kiel The Freilichtmuseum Schleswigholstein in Molfsee consists of old agricultural buildings, including huts, mills, warehouses and barns. In the workshops one can watch basket making, cloth weaving and pottery being made.

Railway Viaduct

The Eisenbahnhochbrücke (Eisenbahnhochbrücke) in Rendsburg-Büdelsdorf is 42 meters high and stands above the North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal. . The suspended ferry here is unique in Germany. It is tied to a rope suspended from the bridge and swings from side to side on the water. It used to be a means of transportation for goods and people, and is now listed as a cultural relic.

Shopping

The state capital offers a variety of shopping options. Kiel's Holstenstra?e (Holstenstra?e) presents a vibrant shopping scene. It is Germany's first purely pedestrian street. Directly opposite the main train station is the Sophienhof shopping mall, where you can find a wide range of products for you to choose from.

Sophienhof Shopping Center

When shopping in Kiel, the first place to go is the Sophienhof Shopping Center (Sophienhof). The center has built a new shopping promenade, Kleiner Herzog, opposite the train station, which houses fashion boutiques, trinket stores, video stores, restaurants and cafes. The "Sophies Markthalle" is modeled after the Münchener Viktualienmarkt (Münchener Viktualienmarkt), offering fresh products every day.

Pedestrian area - Holstenstra?e

Small shopping promenades, shops and cafes make Holstenstra?e a great place for shopping.

Kiel’s specialty is Kieler Sprotten. These small smoked fish are best eaten whole and freshly smoked. In Kiel, traditional seafood restaurants, international restaurants and high-end restaurants are all available.

"September" Restaurant

The modernly designed "September" restaurant (September) provides international-style dishes. Dining in the conservatory and fireplace room is particularly enjoyable.

The Zum Hirschen Restaurant in the Lüneburg Hotel

The elegant high-end restaurant Luyuan Restaurant (Restaurant Zum Hirschen) is located on the second floor of the Lüneburghaus Hotel in the old city. Dinner offers fine dishes and local traditional dishes, with a rich variety of wines.

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