Kiel Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
German city, capital of Schleswig-Holstein
About Kiel
Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besidesTravemündeandRostock) and as the Baltic endpoint of theKiel Canalplays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were bu
Top Attractions in Kiel
Explore the best things to see and do in Kiel:
- ★Antikensammlung
- ★Aquarium Geomar
- ★Gorch Fock
- ★High Spirits Hochseilgarten
- ★Holstein Kiel
- ★Kiel Baltic Hurricanes
- ★Kiel Canal
- ★Kunsthalle zu Kiel
Where to Eat in Kiel
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asia Wok
- 🍴Bergklause
- 🍴Cotidiano
- 🍴Fischers Fritz
- 🍴Fisch Maxx
- 🍴Garips Imbiss
Where to Stay in Kiel
- 🏨Bekpek
- 🏨Best Western Kiel
- 🏨Birke - Ringhotel Kiel
- 🏨Hampton by Hilton
- 🏨Hotel Kieler Yacht Club
- 🏨Hotel Wiking
Kiel Travel Guide Sections
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