With its relaxed, urban atmosphere, Kiel appears to be a charming maritime city where water remains the dominant element. From the harbor, overlooked by cranes and shipyards, to the Bay of Kiel via the Kiel Canal, not to mention the Baltic Sea stretching as far as the eye can see, maritime life is omnipresent and permeates the entire municipality. Cruise passengers and yachtsmen quickly feel at home here and discover one of the most charming cities in northern Germany in the best possible way.
A city that is difficult to forget
Yacht charter in Kiel is certainly the best way to visit a city on the shores of the Baltic Sea with almost 200 years of history. A history that has left many traces and that can be discovered during a stroll through the city. Alongside the small, welcoming shops and shopping arcades, the old stones have no reason to be discreet. One quickly notices the town hall, emblem of the city, with its art nouveau style roof, the opera house designed by Heinrich Seeling and the Gothic style church of St. Nicholas. Let's not forget Kiel Castle, the courthouse or even the Warleberger House, a remnant of Kiel's aristocratic residences which today houses a museum.
If you want to vary your cultural program in Kiel, pay attention to the Varleberger Hof museum and the Maritime Museum, which has become a very famous cultural center in the region. There are various artifacts and model ships on display, demonstrating how much this city is attached to the sea. As for the Zoological Museum, it will give you an insight into the particularity of its marine fauna, as evidenced by the skeleton of a giant whale.
Your cruise to the north of Germany
Kiel is also a bay opening onto the Baltic Sea and offering numerous cruising possibilities to those who enjoy holidays by the sea. From the bay, you can sail to neighboring islands such as the island of Fehmarn, a birdwatching hotspot located to the southeast, where you will find an aquarium with around forty fish tanks. Heading north, you can visit the Danish islands of Langeland, Als and Ærø, where you can happily lose yourself among the hills and small colorful houses.
Bordered by several fjords, Kiel Bay is an invitation to daydream and escape. The wild, authentic and isolated landscape of the banks of the Flensburg Fjord, considered the largest spinnaker arm of the Cimbrian peninsula, quickly casts its spell. Steep cliffs, narrow beaches, small, discreet islands and a nature reserve will quickly turn the mast top for nature lovers.
The pleasures of pleasure boating can also be discovered along the Kiel Canal, certainly the busiest in the world, especially during the regattas, when they bring together no less than 5,000 sailors from all over the world. Want to see it with your own eyes? Don't miss the Kieler Woche, the world's biggest sailing competition, held every year during the last week of June.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 133 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Chef (meals not included), Sailor, Engineer |
| Average price per week | $13,188 |
| Minimum weekly price | $989 |
| Maximum price per week | $562,964 |