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Beautiful view of the old town of Husum, the capital of Nordfriesland and birthplace of German writer Theodor Storm, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Beautiful view of the old town of Husum, the capital of Nordfriesland and birthplace of German writer Theodor Storm, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Discover Hamburg (Kiel), Germany

Maritime History. German Cuisine.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Hamburg (Kiel)

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Panorama of Laboe in Germany Journey to the sun-soaked resort town of Laboe.
Kiel city centre with town hall, opera house and the Small Kiel Discover the best of Kiel on a guided tour.
Statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. in Kiel in Germany. Tour the historic sites of Kiel.
Submarine from World War 2 - It is located on the beach near Kiel in Germany – Type VII U-Boat “U-995” Visit a Second World War submarine in Kiel.
Lighthouse in the Kieler fjord Soak in spectacular harbour views in Kiel.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Windjammer parade of the traditional sailors at the Kiel Week, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Famous For

Kiel is famous for its week-long international sailing event, the "Kieler Woche."

Cinnamon rolls or Franzbroetchen

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to indulge in freshly caught fish, local Holstein beef, and the unique Franzbrötchen, a sweet cinnamon pastry.

Aerial view of marina Schilksee with sailing boats docked at the pier. Aerial view of popular sailing vacation destination Schilksee with Olympic center with marina on the Baltic Sea.

Fun Facts

The Olympic sailing competitions of 1936 and the 1972 Summer Olympics were held in the Bay of Kiel.

Port Name & Location

Port of Kiel, Germany
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

German is the language spoken in Kiel. To say hello, simply say, "Hallo".

Time Zone

Central European Time (CET) (GMT +2)

Currency & Shopping

The local currency is the euro (EUR).

Featured Hamburg (Kiel) Itineraries

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