Kiel Week 2025: Fabulous mythical creatures conquer the fjord!

Kiel Week 2025: Fabulous mythical creatures conquer the fjord!

Kiel, Deutschland - The Kiel Week 2025 was officially opened today on June 22nd. In bright weather, the opening signal "Lang-short-short-Lang" gave a top-class trio: Federal Council President Anke Rehlinger, national handball player Rune Dahmke and Kiel Mayor Ulf Kämpfer were awesome on the stage. Prime Minister Daniel Günther used the moment to ring the ship's bell on the town hall square and joked that he had only made the barrel tinge in the Bavaria tent to polish up his image, which was caused by the first smile.

The city of Kiel expects a massive rush of visitors and has introduced a one -way regulation on the Kiellinie for safety. While you still counted 3.5 million guests last year, one hopes this year with around three million visitors: to receive a good encouragement inside. Not only before the official opening, but also in front of it, many people were already traveling at the Kiel Fjord to enjoy the first stands and concerts.

exciting events and new things at Kiel Week

A highlight of the Kiel Week are the approximately 400 free concerts that take place on 20 stages. Well -known artists such as the prince and Alvaro Soler, who will give everything. The sport will not be neglected under the motto "Fabulous mythical creatures": Over 4,000 athletes from more than 60 nations start in various regattas with 1,500 boats. The Aalregatta from Kiel to Eckernförde will set a record with 237 participating yachts and the newly introduced sport wingfoiling ensures a breath of fresh air in the water sports.

an anecdote from the naval base: Around 10,000 visitors were at the "Open Ship", but not all of them took the maritime hospitality calmly. Seven demonstrators were arrested after paddling with kayaks to the frigate "Bavaria" and sprayed them. The group "No Peace. No Climate Justice" confessed to their action.

mobile and safe on the go during the event

To make the visit to the inside: public transport in Kiel is increased. Additional buses are available and the railway companies use longer trains, especially during the week. Line 44 runs every day every 15 minutes between the main train station and the Reventloubrücke, whereby the accessibility is ensured for all important event areas. There is also a "Kiel Week Ticket" for 13 euros, which applies for ten days and cannot be used at peak times between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The streets around the events, such as Rathausstraße and Düsternbrooker Weg, are blocked into the afternoon until night, which requires planning the journey. The Peuka App Service Service can be extremely helpful here to find a parking space promptly. Furthermore, five guarded bicycle parking spaces with space are available for around 1,250 bikes, and the fully equipped rental bikes of the spotted fleet and e-scooters ensure relaxed and environmentally friendly progress.

Kiel not only inspires with her atmospheric celebration, but also ensures that all visitors come safely and conveniently from A to B. Here it becomes clear that the Kiel Week has a great program not only for sailing friends, but for everyone.

The Kiel Week will take place from June 21 to 29, 2025, and you can look forward to the action package of the coming days. If you want to experience the events up close, you should reflect and break up in time, because Kiel is ready to open her gates wide!

Further information can be found at NDR , KVG Kiel and Kiel Magazin .