• Kieler Schloss (Kiel Castle) - This simple brick structure on the waterfront marks the location of Kiel’s original castle. Destroyed in 1944 and later rebuilt as a concert hall, it symbolizes the city’s journey of destruction and rebirth.
• Fischhalle Maritime Museum - Once a grand fish auction hall by the fjord, it now serves as Kiel’s maritime museum, with a collection of historic ships docked just outside.
• St. Nikolai Church, Kiel - The oldest building in Kiel, it stands over the Old Market Square, protected by Ernst Barlach’s evocative bronze angel, the Geistkämpfer. Both the church and sculpture have endured through war and dictatorship.
• Landeshauptstadt Kiel | Rathaus - This impressive Jugendstil town hall is topped by a towering bell tower reminiscent of Venice. Its 106-meter spire is a defining feature of Kiel, overlooking the Rathausplatz and the nearby lake.
• Holstenstrasse - Kiel’s bustling pedestrian shopping street, a wide array of shops and cafés, was the first traffic-free street in West Germany. Beneath its modern exterior lies one of the city’s oldest roads.
• Kieler Hafen Café & Restaurant - Located on a working quay in the city center, where large ferries depart for Sweden. This is Kiel at its most Baltic, where the streets end and the sea begins.
• Hornbrucke - A narrow footbridge at the innermost part of the Kiel Fjord that folds into an “N” shape to allow boats to pass. It is the only three-segment folding bridge of its kind worldwide.
• Altstadt - Old Town

• Audio and Writing in different Languages
• Audio Guide App

• Headphones

Kiel Highlights:
Explore all of Kiel on a single, convenient walk! With just a smartphone and headphones, wander from the waterfront promenade along the fjord to the folding Hörn Bridge and the revitalized center of Germany’s renowned sailing city. An engaging audio guide with a high-quality voice narrates the history behind each location. Fascinating fun facts and historical images bring the city to life, transforming a simple stroll into an unforgettable adventure through a port that has risen from the ashes where the Baltic Sea extends inland.

How It Works

This is a self-guided audio tour, so no tour guide is needed. Use your own smartphone to navigate and listen. There’s no need to download an app—simply click the access link in your ticket to start immediately. The tour covers free public attractions, so no entrance tickets are required or included.

Tour Details

• Duration: 2 hours walking, 40 minutes audio
• Stops: 8
• Languages: EN, DE, IT, FR, ES

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.