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Kiel is a Baltic port city at the end of the Kiel Canal, with a long fjord waterfront, a naval history and a huge sailing festival each June.

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Kiel is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, at the head of a long fjord on the Baltic Sea. It is the eastern end of the Kiel Canal, the busy waterway that links the Baltic with the North Sea, and large ferries and cruise ships sail from its harbour. The university dates from 1665, and the brick tower of the town hall, 106 metres high, is a landmark of the city centre.

Kiel Week, held each June, is a sailing regatta and street festival that fills the harbour with boats. The seaside village of Laboe, along the fjord, has a tall naval memorial tower and a Second World War submarine on land. Schleswig and its Viking site of Haithabu lie to the north-west, and the Holstein lake district around Plön and the old town of Lübeck to the south-east.

Kieler Sprotten, small smoked sprats, and Fischbrötchen are the local fast food, and Labskaus, a sailor's dish of salted meat, potato and beetroot, is served in traditional inns. Summer brings long evenings on the water, while the winters are cool and breezy.

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Day trips from Kiel

5

Guided tours in Kiel

48

Walking and bike tours in Kiel

30

Family days and theme parks in Kiel

11

Shore excursions from Kiel

12

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Questions about Kiel

What is there to do in Kiel?
We list 72 experiences in Kiel. The largest groups are city tours (31), day trips (5).
What is the most popular experience in Kiel?
By number of traveller reviews it is "SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand Admission Ticket", rated 3.4 out of 5 from 179 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Kiel take?
The typical experience in Kiel lasts about 2 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 3 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Kiel?
The operator lists free cancellation on 89% of the 72 experiences we hold for Kiel. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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