• Kiel (/kiːl/; German: [kiːl]) is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 246,243 (2021).
  • Museums and attractions in Kiel tend to have a seafaring theme, whether it’s a preserved U-Boat, lighthouse, monumental naval memorial or maritime museum.
  • Kiel has a public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by VRK. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists.
  • Kiel Tourism: Tripadvisor has 20,867 reviews of Kiel Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Kiel resource.
  • Some locals admit that Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, has a city centre that's grottenhässlich (ugly as sin).
  • Today Kiel is one of the 30 largest cities in Germany and forms the center of the Kiel region. Kiel is the northernmost major city in Germany.
  • Held every year for a week at the end of June, Kiel Week or Kiel Regatta (or Kieler Woche) is said to be the largest sailing event in the world.
  • Planning to visit Kiel? Discover how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more, in the best guide to Kiel, from KAYAK.
  • Kiel has a long shipbuilding and naval tradition but is characterised today by its vibrant student scene, laid-back lifestyle and urban flair.