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
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.
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.
by debbiewoodruff
We did an independent walking tour. Not bad.
Visited: May 31, 2019
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
by 4everdanz
Shuttle into Kiel prefer to walk and do our own thing.
Visited: Apr 28, 2019
by westleyanson
No excursion. Good port for Embarking and Disembarking
Visited: Jul 09, 2019
by Kauaiswimmer
We had a walking tour with a wonderful guide and learned a lot about this city. We had no idea that the canal has more traffic than the Panama and Suez combined. It has a very interesting history.
Visited: Jun 03, 2018
by Catharin
Take the train to Lübeck. Takes about an hour. €16 return. A very attractive town. Birthplace of Thomas Mann.
Visited: May 20, 2018
by alohaalice
5 hour check in process....unacceptable.
Visited: Aug 05, 2016
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