Kiel has the heat under control: How to find cool places in the city!

Kiel has the heat under control: How to find cool places in the city!

Kiel, Deutschland - The summer heat is in full swing, and for many it says: off the outside and enjoy the heat. But it is just as important for the population in Kiel to know the cool places in order to escape the oppressive warmth. The city has created a helpful heat card that shows everyone interested where they should be best on hot days. As reports Kiel Lokal , there are both hot and cool areas in Kiel that depend heavily on the city structure.

Especially red areas, such as the Hassee and Stormarnstraße industrial areas, are among the extreme heat island, while the blue and purple zones, such as the Vieburger wood and the dragon lake, are true oases of refreshment. This coolness is not only a nice sight, but also an urgently needed recovery source for everyone who wants to avoid the excessive heat. The city of Kiel gives on its website at www.kiel.de/Hitz

a clever use of nature and urban planning

The heat card is the result of a thorough scientific analysis in which satellite images from the summer months from 2014 to 2018 were evaluated. This method, which records the relative temperature distribution, refers to green areas and forest areas that are available in the city and the surrounding area. This shows that nature also has a major impact on the city climate. As the National Geographic plays a central role-cities are much more important than Rural areas, which is reinforced by dense buildings and sealed areas.

In this context, the old trees in our cities are invaluable. They not only contribute to cooling, but also filter pollutants from the air. The protection of vital trees, which are often over 40 years old, must be taken seriously. These trees are important climate regulators and should also be taken into account in urban planning. Their mighty crowns donate shadows and contribute to improving air quality.

tips for hot days

It is important to pay attention to health on hot days. According to the heat card, older people in particular, i.e. from the age of 65, are more affected by the health risks. These range from lighter symptoms such as heat creation to serious health problems such as heat collapse. Experts therefore recommend visiting shady places in parks and avoiding direct sunlight. The Kiel parks, as well as the oh so popular lakes as Russee and Drachensee, offer these necessary retreats.

Kiel not only has the heat in view, but also the health of its citizens. In this way, even in times of rising temperatures, it will be possible to experience this wonderful city live and at the same time ensure enough fresh air. Well then, in for refreshment into the green oases!