Welcome to
Kiel.Sailing.City.

Moin - that's how we greet each other here in the north. We fishermen sometimes like to have a chat, but let's be honest, who needs big words when you're at, in or on the sea? There's nothing better than sitting on the beach or in the harbour, enjoying the peace and quiet and watching passing ships. Soak up the Kiel feeling and and book your holiday in Kiel now. Come to Kiel.Sailing.City!

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© Henrike Barg, Kiel-Marketing e.V.

Sail along with the Windjammer Parade

Experience the impressive windjammer parade up close on board a traditional sailing cutter from the Kiel Sailing Camp; if you’d like, you can lend a hand yourself and enjoy the best view of this maritime highlight straight from the water.

© Jan-Michael Böckmann

Kieler Woche 2026

Every June, Kiel. Sailing. City becomes a sailing mecca: it’s Kieler Woche! World-class sailing in Schilksee meets a massive open-air festival with live music and a party atmosphere throughout the city. 

© Finja Thiede / Kiel-Marketing

Discover the Sea at all levels at SEALEVEL
A fascinating journey through the oceans

Experience at SEALEVEL how beautiful and exciting the sea is, but also the challenges it faces. In the SEALEVEL, you are at eye level with the sea. Jump in and let yourself drift or dive deeper and learn to understand the sea. Have fun on your journey from the coast through the ocean to the deep sea.

Hop on Hop of City Tour

Discover Kiel's most beautiful corners
Hop-on Hop-off City tour

Convertible feeling in the sun and sheltered in the rain - Kiel is best experienced in a red double-decker bus. From the upper deck you can enjoy panoramic views of the fjord, Kiel Canal and harbour. 

Harbour tour with a view of the Town Hall tower

Take a harbour tour

Come aboard the new Förde Adler and discover Kiel at its best. The harbour tour takes you past impressive cruise ships and the huge shipyard cranes. Find out more now and set sail!

Personen auf dem Kieler Rathausturm mit Blick über die Dächer Kiels

Discover Kiel from above
The Town Hall Tower Tour

Enjoy the unrivalled panoramic view of Kiel from a height of 67 metres. From this bird’s-eye view, you’ll have a unique vista stretching from the city centre to the cruise port – an ideal starting point for exploring the city at your own pace. 

Tourist group on a tour on the Kiel harbour

Group offers

Whether it's a company outing, family reunion or hen party, you'll find the right offer for every occasion here. From exciting city tours through the city center to a leisurely boat trip on the fjord.

© Rachel Eismann, Kiel-Marketing

Book a sailing course now
Sailing camp season 2026

It's that time again. Every year from May to September, the sailing camp takes place in Kiel. Our maritime meeting place on the water is unique in Germany and brings young and old closer to the sport of sailing.

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