Course to Kiel

Start of the cruise line season
On 20 April the new cruise line season begins. From that day on around 140 cruise ships will arrive in Kiel and assure an incredible view on the harbour panorama. Sometimes up to six ships will berth in the port of Kiel next to the two ferries of the Stena Line and Color Line.

Spring-events in Kiel
Spring is coming and with it various events. Mild temperatures, the fresh sea air and warm sunbeams entice us outside. Therefore, it is worth to come to Kiel and enjoy events such as the Festival of beers (13.05.) or the start of the sailing camp Camp24Isieben (06.05.) where kids, teens and visitors can test their sailing skills. Besides, the Open-air museum Molfsee opens its doors and invites everyone to the gardener's market (25.-26.04.) www.kurskiel.de

Kiel Week: 19-27 June
The Kiel Week is the world's largest competitive sailing event and the largest summer festival in the north of Europe with its over 1000 events. Up to 70 hot-air ballooning teams will be attending the fourth international Balloon Sail. All good reasons to be part of this amazing summer spectacle. Sailing boats can be chartered in order to go on a trip in the Kiel fjord or to accompany the sailing regatta. www.kurskiel.de

Sailing regatta on traditional sailing ships
Back to the roots! For the first time, the Kiel fjord is the venue of this sailing event. On 24-26 September 2010 around 30 traditional sailing ships are expected to take part. An exciting supporting entertainment programme with children animation as well as a music and show-act stage will accompany this event.