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Things to see in Kiel (Germany): 68 places and when to go
Kiel is a city in Germany with around 269,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly Nature (23), Wildlife (20), Diving (9). The best known are German cruiser Admiral Scheer, Lehmkuhlen and German submarine U-995. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 54.3304, 10.13
- Population
- About 269,000
- Places
- 68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (23) · Wildlife (20) · Diving (9) · History (9) · With kids (8) · Mountains (7)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 79 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kiel
The places in and around Kiel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- German cruiser Admiral Scheer1933 Deutschland-class heavy cruiser2.4 km
- LehmkuhlenHistory13 km
- German submarine U-9951943 Type VII C/41 submarine11 km
- Kiel FjordFjord in Germany7.6 km
- Eckernförde BayNature21 km
- Laboe Naval MemorialMuseum in Germany11 km
- Kunsthalle KielArt museum in Kiel1.1 km
- Kiel CastleCastle in Kiel, Germany1.1 km
- Bülk LighthouseLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany15 km
- Zoological Museum of Kiel UniversityZoological museum in Kiel964 m
- DosenmoorNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany23 km
- Leuchtturm KielLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany21 km
- Schwentine Oxbow LakeNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany8.0 km
- BlomenburgCastle20 km
- BottsandNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany15 km
- Leuchtfeuer HeidkateLighthouse in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany17 km
- Gut EckhofManor house12 km
- Preetz PrioryFormer nunnery in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany14 km
- TütebergMountain in Germany16 km
- Ahrensee und nordöstlicher WestenseeNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany11 km
- Bakers BergHill in Germany18 km
- Barsbeker See und UmgebungNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany15 km
- Bewaldete Düne bei NoerNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany17 km
- BrautbergBurial mound18 km
And the other 44, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Düvelsteen, Flintbeker Eibe, Jägers Berg, Kaltenhofer Moor, Kronsberg, Lütjensee und Hochfelder See südöstlich Gut Bothkamp, Mönkeberger See, Russenberg, Schulensee und Umgebung, Strandseelandschaft bei Schmoel, Tröndelsee und Umgebung, Überschwemmungswiesen Jägerslust
- History: Großsteingrab Langholz
- Museums and art: Heimatmuseum Preetz, Künstlermuseum Heikendorf
- With kids: Mediendom Kiel, Tierpark Gettorf, Aquarium Kiel, Hasseldieksdamm wildlife park, Tiergehege Suchsdorf, Tannenberg wildlife park, Tiergehege Uhlenkrog, Wildpark Schwentinental
- Stargazing: Kiel Observatory, Sternwarte der GSP
- Diving: Aschau, Eckernförde - Hauptstrand: DLRG Station, Eckernförde - Riff, Eckernförde - Südstrand, Falkenstein, Karlsminde, Kitzeberg, Noer
- Food and drink: Czernys Küstenbrauerei, Isarnhoe Destillerie, Kleiner Kobel, Lillebräu
- Hiking: Eidertal-Wanderweg, E6 European long distance path, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Naturpark Wanderwege, Rundweg R1 Stadtrandwanderweg, Schusteracht
When to go to Kiel
The best time to visit Kiel is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:37
- FebPossible9:26
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:47
- MayBest time15:46
- JunBest time16:55
- JulBest time16:26
- AugBest time14:40
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:11
- NovPossible8:09
- DecPossible7:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 05. In June, 66 of the 68 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kiel
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Rendsburg17 places30 km
- Bosau22 places31 km
- Blekendorf25 places36 km
- Aukrug15 places36 km
- Kappeln14 places38 km
- Schleswig20 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kiel?
The best known: German cruiser Admiral Scheer, Lehmkuhlen, German submarine U-995, Kiel Fjord, Eckernförde Bay. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kiel?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 05.
How do you get to Kiel?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kiel as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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