Kiel: Hotels and Accommodations
Kiel is located on the Baltic Sea and the Kiel Fjord and is the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea and Baltic Sea and reaches the Kiel Fjord at Holtenau. The city combines an urban setting with a maritime character and opportunities to visit sights along the water.
Geographical Location
The Kiel Fjord is considered a natural harbor on the Baltic Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by moraine hills and extends southeast to Holstein Switzerland.
Nature
Kiel has city parks for walks. The wider area around Kiel includes nature reserves and long beaches.
City and Water
A city tour presented by the local tourism organization focuses on places and sights along the water within the city. Kiel offers sailing courses directly on the Kiellinie waterfront. In summer, swimming is possible at the bathing jetty on the Kiellinie.
Culture
Kiel was founded as a settlement in Holstein in the 13th century; in 1900, the city became a major city. Kiel is associated with Kiel Week and has a long-standing maritime and naval character.
The Laboe Naval Memorial and the wildlife park are located in the area around Kiel. The wider regional area is home to the Herb Museum and Neumünster Kreuzkirche.
Elandsberg and Ölberg are located in the immediate vicinity of Kiel. Lehmberg is situated in the surrounding area; Kleiner Werder is located in the wider regional area.
Cuisine
Kiel's weekly markets offer seasonal products and maritime specialties with a northern German character. Kiel is also associated with Kiel sprats, a regional culinary specialty.
Directly linked places are Kiel, Pries and Schilksee.
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