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Hamburg (Kiel), Germany
Founded in the 13th century, Kiel was mostly destroyed during World War II. Today, the port city encompasses much green space and has been rebuilt upon a complicated past, which you can discover by touring its historic landmarks and museums, including the Naval Memorial and a German submarine U-995. Stroll along the waterfront promenade and enjoy scenic views of the harbor and Kiel Fjord, or journey outside the city along the waterway to explore picturesque villages and sandy beaches.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Kiel. Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
Central Eastern Time (CET) (GMT +2) -
Language
German is the language spoken in Keil. To say Hello simply say, "Hallo". -
Currency & Shopping
The local currency is the Euro (EUR). -
Famous For
Famous for their week-long international sailing event, the "Kieler Woche". -
Fun Fact #1
The Olympic sailing competitions of the 1936 and the 1972 Summer Olympics were held in the Bay of Kiel. -
Fun Fact #2
Situated right on the Baltic Sea, it is the last stop on one of the busiest artificial waterways in the world, the Kiel Canal. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Traditional delicacy is smoked fish known as the “Kieler Sprotten”.