Hop on board for a 3-hour trip during the Kieler Woche – an experience for the whole family! Enjoy the impressive view of the sailing ships and experience maritime adventures together. Join in and immerse yourself in the world of the Kieler Woche! Of course, you can also help out during the sailing or take the helm of this traditional sailing ship yourself.
Kieler Woche
No week is like this. For 9 days, the Kieler Woche combines the world’s biggest sailing event with Northern Europe’s biggest summer festival. That promises cultural highlights and fun parties throughout the city – all open air!
The maritime highlight is the Windjammer parade with around 100 traditional ships. Barges, brigs, and schooners then sail – usually with the largest Windjammer in front – out of Kiel’s fjord. During the Kieler Woche, however, a small parade takes place each time. We offer various day and evening tours for solo travellers and groups of 20 people or more. Finally, the Kieler Woche is traditionally concluded on the last Sunday with a big fireworks display.
The concept for the Kieler Woche was conceived as early as 1882. Back then, however, the main focus was on the sailing races. Since the end of the Second World War, the aim of the modern Kieler Woche was and is, “to improve communication between the world’s peoples and make a contribution to peace and friendship.”
The Kieler Woche will take place in and around the Kieler Fjord from 22 to 30 June 2024!
