Bay of Kiel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tretboote im Abendlicht
Tretboote im Abendlicht
The beautiful lake in front of Opera House Kiel
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Where to stay in Bay of Kiel

The beautiful lake in front of Opera House Kiel
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Mitte

While visiting Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like Sophienhof and Wunderino-Arena.

Mitte
Impressionen vom Besuch der Fährverbindung in Kiel über den Nord-Ostsee-Kanal.

Holtenau

If you're spending some time in Holtenau, Kieler Förde and Kiel Canal are top sights worth seeing.

Holtenau
Die Skulptur "Hafen 77" von Felix Fehlmann am Tirpitzhafen von Kiel. Der schwedische Reeder Sten Allan Olsson, Direktor der Stena Line, stiftete das Denkmal im Jahre 1977.

Wik

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Wik. You might want to make time for a stop at Holstein-Stadion or Kieler Förde.

Wik
Panorama aerial view of the Kiel Canal waterway with lockage Holtenau. Cargo ships pass the Holtenau lock of the Kiel Canal. View of Kieler Förde.

Vorstadt

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Vorstadt, Wunderino-Arena and Sophienhof are top sights worth seeing.

Vorstadt
When the Color Line meets the ferry on a summer day - it’s 2 pm!

Pries

Though Pries may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Friedrichsort Lighthouse and Kieler Förde.

Pries
Grabdenkmal für die Todesopfer beim Untergang des Marine-Schulschiffs Niobe

Ravensberg

Ravensberg might not have many top sights, but Holstein-Stadion and Wunderino-Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ravensberg
unique by ATLANTIC Hotels Kiel

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Kaistraße 30 Kiel Schleswig-Holstein
The price is NZ$156 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$156
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kiel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
Room were nice and clean. Additionally, the staff was really nice and helpful whenever I had questions or requests.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

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Steigenberger Conti Hansa

Steigenberger Conti Hansa

Schlossgarten 7 Kiel SH
The price is NZ$171 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$171
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kiel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (649 reviews)
Clean hotel with a good breakfast. At the upper end of a business stay hotel

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Steigenberger Conti Hansa
Holiday Inn - the niu, Welly Kiel by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Welly Kiel by IHG

Andreas-Gayk-Straße 10 Kiel Schleswig-Holstein
The price is NZ$134 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$134
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kiel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
The room assigned me was on the first floor; except for a sleeper car on a train I have not slept in such a small room. The presence of ear plugs did not bode well either. But even though a Christmas Markt was being held just outside of my window, I did not hear anything, and the blackout curtains ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn - the niu, Welly Kiel by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ferienpark Weissenhäuser Strand

Ferienpark Weissenhäuser Strand

Seestr. 1 Wangels SH
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Wangels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (615 reviews)
Overall is good.

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Ferienpark Weissenhäuser Strand
Exclusive apartment "Meerdüne" in direct beach location with balcony and sea view

Exclusive apartment "Meerdüne" in direct beach location with balcony and sea view

Heiligenhafen SH
Stay at this beach apartment in Heiligenhafen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Strand am Binnensee and Seebruckenpromenade ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
Sehr freundlicher Kontakt. Sehr schöne Wohnung, mit toller Ausstattung. Sehr empfehlenswert

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Exclusive apartment "Meerdüne" in direct beach location with balcony and sea view
Light-flooded villa with large terrace, direct waterfront, wellness area

Light-flooded villa with large terrace, direct waterfront, wellness area

Kappeln SH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kappeln. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Weidefelder Beach and Lotseninsel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Super unkomplizierte Anreise, sehr netter Kontakt zu der Vermietung. Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr sehr gut ausgestattet. Es ist für so gut wie alles gesorgt und immer wieder hatten wir so kleine “ach krass, das ist ja auch da” Momente. Wir waren mit Kindern da, auch denen ging es bestens in der Unterkunft. ...

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Light-flooded villa with large terrace, direct waterfront, wellness area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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