Places of interest

Gigantic ferries to Scandinavia, cruise liners from all over the world, shopping malls, Baltic beaches and the cultural scene make the life worth living in the city centre of Kiel.
Through its unique location at Kiel Firth, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein is on the waterfront like no other Baltic metropolis.

Old Water Tower
Bootshafen
Botanical Gardens
Fördetower
Franciscan Monastery
Holstenplatz

Ministry of Justice
State Parliament
Holtenau lighthouse
Laboe Naval Monument
Kiel Canal and locks
Pumping station
Town Hall
Castle and castle gardens
Schrevenpark
"Gorch Fock" school ship
St. Nikolai Church

Shopping

As well as the major shopping centres such as Sophienhof and the Querpassage, Karstadt/Holstentörn and CITTI-Park, the city has many other attractive shopping districts. Holstenstraße for example, which isGermany's oldest pedestrianised street and links Holstentörn with the shopping district around the Old Market. The Old Market is also the starting point of Dänische Straße, one of Kiel's most exclusive shopping streets.

Holtenauer Straße, around 10 minutes by foot from the city centre, is also home to many independent shops, cafés and pubs.

Events in Kiel and surroundings

Kieler Theaterbühnen

Kiel's stages host a varied programme throughout the year.

Kiel Opera House
Kiel Theatre
Niederdeutsche Bühne
Polish Theatre
Comedians' Theatre
Kiel Werftpark Theatre

Kiel Christmas Market

25th November to 23rd December 2024

With special maritime charm, the regional capital of Schleswig-Holstein welcomes visitors to the Christmas Market in Kiel city centre, on Asmus-Bremer Platz and in the Old Town. Fans of this season of goodwill are invited to a very special winter stroll through the town, where they can settle down to a peaceful glass of punch and other tasty winter morsels after the pre-Christmas rush.

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