22. August 2026
Lighthouse Swim
Open Water Keel
The Lighthouse Swim has been given a new route - bringing it closer to Kiel's city centre. The new 4-kilometre route starts at the bathing jetty at the sailing camp on the Kiellinie, runs along the inner fjord to the Seebar at Seebad Düsternbrook and back again.
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The new route makes the Lighthouse Swim more stable in terms of weather and at the same time more enjoyable for everyone: spectators can accompany large parts of the race along the Kiellinie on foot and cheer on the swimmers time and again. This makes the Lighthouse Swim not only a sporting highlight in the water, but also a special event for everyone who wants to enjoy the atmosphere on the Kiel Fjord.
Swimming for marine conservation
The Lighthouse Swim not only stands for a sporting challenge, but also for a clear message: together with the participants, the event sends a strong signal for the protection and preservation of the sea - which makes Kiel so special for locals and visitors alike.
The Lighthouse Swim was initiated by The Bay Areas e. V. association, together with Kiel-Marketing and committed swimmers from Kiel and San Francisco. This resulted in a unifying project as part of the lively city partnership between the two coastal cities.
The Lighthouse Swim is accompanied by a varied and informative supporting programme at the Kiel Sailing Camp. The programme will focus on topics relating to marine conservation - with opportunities for participants and visitors to join in, learn and exchange ideas.
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