Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Kiel
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Kiel with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Kiel area
This Kiel map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Kiel and surroundings
Germany - moving around the country
Inside the city, you can also travel by bus and tram. You can buy tickets at any stop in special vending machines. At the same time, if you need to travel regularly on such mean of transport, it’s better to purchase reusable tickets. There is an opportunity to buy a ticket even for a month, which will help to save a lot. All bus and tram stops are equipped with special screens that show information about certain routes and the time before arrival. The tramway is well developed in lands of Bavaria. Some routes pass even under ground. Wealthy connoisseurs of comfort can rent a car or use their own. In doing so, it is worth to study traffic regulations in Germany attentively. It’s allowed to drive at a speed of up to 100 kmph; in towns the limit is 50 kmph. On autobahns, the speed of the car is not controlled at all. … OpenNature and parks of Germany
In the heart of Munich, there is the largest city park called English. It occupies about 4 square kilometers and is the favorite vacation spot for locals and visitors of the city. Every day, about 50 thousand people come to the park. There are several small attractions on its territory: the Chinese tower, the Japanese tea house, the beer garden, the nudist fields, and the Sant Emmeram bridge. A historic medieval tower was reconstructed in the Babelsberg park in Brandenburg. A fortress and a large palace were preserved, which were used by William I and the Princess Augustus. This is a very picturesque place for walking, excursions, and outdoor recreation. … OpenPhotogallery of Kiel sights
Our guide to Kiel
Kiel sightseeing
You can diversify your cultural program by visiting Warleberger Hof museum that is located in one of the old mansions of Kiel. Here often take place various exhibitions, the majority of which is dedicated to notable events in the history of the city. You can get acquainted with the nature of the region by visiting Zoological Museum. It exhibits a large collection of items, starting from the skeleton of a giant whale … Open
Cultural excursion through Kiel - things to see
While strolling along the promenade along the canal, you can admire ancient ships and submarines; every excursion requires walk through the port area. Be sure to visit the Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, which is one of the most famous in Germany. It was founded in 1664 and was named after its founder - Duke Christian Albrecht, whose name it has being bearing for more than three hundred years. The oldest … Open
Attractions and active leisure
The most famous amusement park is Grusellabyrinth. Young visitors will find a great selection of rides and playgrounds there; adults can accommodate themselves in a cozy recreation area, or visit one of the local restaurants. It’s worth to mention the popularity of different cruises that are held each day. To learn more about possible excursions, just come into the port area. Tickets for sightseeing tours and … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
The national cuisine restaurant Louf would be a great place for a family vacation; its only drawback is a large number of visitors. Louf welcomes visitors from early in the morning; breakfast is often held in a buffet style. In the evening, visitors will enjoy an interesting entertainment program and a chef will present branded culinary masterpieces to customers. Das Wirtshaus restaurant invites guests to continue … Open
Traditions and mentality of Kiel
For the last decades the fest has sufficiently changed and the yacht racing has become just one of its parts. The main core of the fest, however, comprises the grand parade of ancient and vintage ships. This colossal performance attracts thousands of curious travelers. The Parade consists of more than 100 tall ships aged over 100 years old. Traditionally this event is held on the last day of the fest after which the … Open
Travel guide to Kiel
Among the unusual cultural institutions, it is worth highlighting the Museum of Computer Technology. It will be interesting for the whole family to visit. It presents the very first models of computers and computing machines. To accommodate some computers in the past, it was necessary to allocate a whole room. Excursions in this museum are incredibly informative. The Institute named after Leibniz, works in … Open