Kiel, Germany overview

Kiel is a city in north central Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein, a port on an arm of the Baltic Sea, at the eastern entrance of the Nord-Ostsee (or Kiel) Canal. The city has been noted as a port since the 10th century because of its excellent harbor, which is a tideless fjord. The city has a university and is a popular center for pleasure boating.

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City Sightseeing Kiel Hop On Hop Off Tour

City Sightseeing Kiel Hop On Hop Off Tour

$33/Adult

The maritime atmosphere is reflected in a view of the Kiel line and the Port of Kiel to the many sa...

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Private All-In-One Hamburg

Private All-In-One Hamburg

$130/Adult

Private All-In-One Hamburg Relax in comfort on your drive from Kiel port to Hamburg, where your pri...

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Hop-on Hop-off Kiel Highlights Tour

Hop-on Hop-off Kiel Highlights Tour

$39/Adult

Hop-on Hop-off Kiel Highlights Tour The maritime atmosphere of Kiel is reflected in a view of the P...

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Savor the Flavors of Strasbourg

Savor the Flavors of Strasbourg

$137/Adult

As you leisurely stroll the charming cobblestone streets and narrow alleys of Strasbourg, your expe...

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by ehgross

Took train from Kiel station (about 1 mile from cruise port) to Lubeck, which is a very pretty medieval town. The train trip takes about 1:10 to 1;30 depending on the train. The old city is about a 20-minute walk from the train station, so given the short port time, you have about 3 hours available in the town. This is enough time to walk around, peek into the small upscale design stores that occupy many of the street level shops, and sit down at a cafe for a coffee and something to eat. And don't forget to get some marzipan, if that is something you like. BTW, Kiel and Lubeck are both in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. You can purchase a day card from Deutsche Bahn for unlimited rail travel in any one state beginning at 9AM. A second person can be added for an additional 3 euro. So our total rail costs for the day were less than $40 for two people.

Visited: Aug 14, 2018

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by NanDig

Easy to explore Kiel by following the blue line which leads you through the town and back to the ship. A taste of a lovely German village without the hassle or expense of an excursion. As others have mentioned, there is a Woolworths in town which is great for picking up incidentals you might need when doing extended cruising as we were.

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by andreas4100

Shitty port. There is one way out and that is the way the passengers gets the baggage. And we just wanted to see the city. But when we wanted to go back to the ship it was a much better way.

5

by Copentravelcom

I would gice it a zero star raring if I could. It is a commercial port and it is the main port for MSC as the most passengers (Germans) board and disembark there. Nothing of interest to do there. Staying aboard was the best option.

Visited: Jul 14, 2019

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