Free
City Hall.
St. Nikolai Church and the old marketplace.
Holstenstraße & Dänische Straße.
Monastery.
Meet your guide at the cruise terminal for a walking tour through the maritime fjord city of Kiel. Enjoy a beautiful view of the fjord while walking along the coastline. As we pass the pedestrian area, we will see the city hall. It is more than 100 years old and has shaped the city’s image. Its tower can be seen from afar. The opera house is a listed monument which was built in 1902, but most of the building was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt from 1950 to 1953. As we leave the opera house behind, we will head to Kleiner Kiel, a small inland body of water surrounded by the city hall, the opera house, and some parks. From this green area, we will go straight to Kiel’s old town to admire St. Nikolai Church, the oldest building in Kiel. Shortly after the city was founded in 1242, construction started on the church. After several reconstructions, fires, and destruction during the war, the church was rebuilt in 1950. We will continue along Kiel’s only shopping street with old-town charm, Danish Street. Here, we will find some old buildings from before World War II. Your guide will show you the city museum as well as the remnants of the castle. We will end our tour at the ship after seeing the city museum and the maritime museum.
Practical information
Language: English and German
Remarks/requirements: Appropriate clothing, warm layers, and comfortable walking shoes.
Walking information: Approximately 3 miles over normal terrain and cobblestones.
Wheelchair accessible: No.