Things to do in Kiel

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Kiel featuring heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a lake or waterhole
Kiel featuring a bay or harbor, skyline and a coastal town
Kiel which includes a park and a lake or waterhole
Kiel showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people
Kiel which includes street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

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What to do in Kiel

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Kiel Opera House

Kiel Opera House

Enjoy a show at Kiel Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in Kiel. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Kiel Opera House

Ostseekai Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Kiel with a trip to Ostseekai Cruise Terminal.

Ostseekai Cruise Terminal

Friedrichsort Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Christianpris with a stop at Friedrichsort Lighthouse. Amble around the area's marina or visit its spas.

Friedrichsort Lighthouse

Olympic Center Schilksee

Explore the waterfront in Schilksee with a trip to Olympic Center Schilksee. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Olympic Center Schilksee

Old Market Square Kiel

During your trip to Kiel, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Market Square Kiel. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums.

Old Market Square Kiel

Norwegenkai Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Gaarden with a trip to Norwegenkai Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area.

Norwegenkai Cruise Terminal

Wunderino-Arena

Catch an event at Wunderino-Arena during your trip to Kiel. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Wunderino-Arena

Kiel Town Hall

You can find out about the history of Kiel with a visit to Kiel Town Hall. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Kiel Town Hall

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

Though Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Ravensberg - Brunswik - Düsternbrook while you are here.

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

Areas of Kiel

Kiel showing outdoor art and flowers

Mitte

While visiting Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like Wunderino-Arena and Kiel Town Hall.

Mitte
New Year’s Day stroll in the neighborhood.

Wik

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Wik. You might want to make time for a stop at Holstein-Stadion or Kieler Förde.

Wik
The beautiful lake in front of Opera House Kiel #architecture #BestOf5

Vorstadt

If you're spending some time in Vorstadt, Wunderino-Arena and Kiel Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Vorstadt
New Year’s Day stroll along Kiel‘s finest.

Holtenau

While visiting Holtenau, you might make a stop by sights like Kieler Förde and Kiel Canal.

Holtenau
When the Color Line meets the ferry on a summer day - it’s 2 pm!

Pries

While Pries might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Friedrichsort Lighthouse and Hundestrand Falckenstein.

Pries
Great food, made with serious love, and taste great!

Ravensberg

Ravensberg might not have many top sights, but Holstein-Stadion and Kiel Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ravensberg