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Events in Kiel
Kiel's most important occasions - from Kiel Week on the fjord and the Windjammer Parade to the Kieler Umschlag and the Christmas village. For every date we show current hotel prices for exactly that period.
The Kiel Christmas Village
The Kiel Christmas Village transforms the city center around Holstenstrasse and Asmus-Bremer-Platz into a maritime Christmas wonderland. Sparkling lights, mulled wine and handicrafts invite you to stroll through the advent season.
December 4, 2026 to December 7, 2026
Details and hotels for these dates →The Kieler Umschlag
The Kieler Umschlag is the city's oldest folk festival, dating back to a medieval market day. Around the Old Market Square and Holstenstrasse, historic markets, jesters and music bring the wintry old town to life.
February 19, 2026 to February 22, 2026
Event details →The Harbor Festival
Kiel's harbor festival puts the maritime character of the fjord city center stage. At the Bootshafen marina and the mouth of the Schwentine, open ships, a harbor market and live music draw visitors right to the water.
May 15, 2026 to May 18, 2026
Event details →The GEOMAR Open Day
On its open day, the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research opens its doors. Visitors explore research vessels, laboratories and hands-on stations about the secrets of the oceans at the Seefischmarkt site.
June 6, 2026 to June 8, 2026
Event details →Kiel Week
Kiel Week is the largest sailing event in the world and at the same time northern Europe's biggest summer festival. For nine days thousands of sailing boats on the fjord, stages along the Kiellinie promenade and a huge funfair turn the whole city into one big celebration.
June 19, 2026 to June 29, 2026
Event details →The Windjammer Parade
The Windjammer Parade is the maritime highlight of Kiel Week. More than a hundred tall ships, traditional vessels and yachts, led by the Gorch Fock, sail in a long parade across the Kiel Fjord.
June 26, 2026 to June 28, 2026
Event details →The Camp 24/7 Sailing Summer
Camp 24/7 on the Kiellinie promenade is the city's maritime sailing and adventure camp. All summer long, children, teenagers and families learn to sail right on the fjord and experience Kiel from the water.
July 17, 2026 to July 20, 2026
Event details →The Dragon Boat Race
At Kiel's dragon boat race, numerous teams compete in colorful boats at the Hoern bridge and in the inner harbor. Drumbeats, cheers and a lively waterside festival make the day by the water an experience.
August 14, 2026 to August 17, 2026
Event details →The Gaarden lebt District Festival
Gaarden lebt is the big district festival in Kiel's lively east. Around Vinetaplatz, clubs, initiatives and residents celebrate a colorful festival with a stage program, international cuisine and street music.
August 28, 2026 to August 31, 2026
Event details →The Kiel.Lauf Marathon
The Kiel.Lauf takes marathon, half-marathon and relay runners along the Kiel Fjord through the city center and over the Kiellinie promenade. Thousands of runners and spectators line the maritime course by the water.
September 11, 2026 to September 14, 2026
Event details →Digital Week Kiel
Digital Week Kiel is one of northern Germany's largest digital festivals. For a week, talks, workshops and conferences on digitalisation, AI and future technologies fill numerous venues across the city.
September 13, 2026 to September 19, 2026
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Activities and Experiences Around Kiel
Beyond the event calendar, Kiel runs fjord cruises, guided city walks and maritime day trips all year.
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