Kiel

file:Kiel banner.jpg|1280px|caption=The port of Kiel]] Kiel is the capital city of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein and has a population of roughly 240,000. It is located at the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde".

Kiel Halal Travel Guide

Winkewinke1 - Kiel, May 2007

Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides Travemünde and Rostock) and as the Baltic endpoint of the Kiel Canal plays an important role in shipping. The beginning of the end of German monarchism happened here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle and the sailors told their superiors where they could shove that idea, ultimately culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets.

During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Both civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord).

The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after WW2. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after WW2, mostly modern architecture was used.

Travel to Kiel

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Kiel

Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to Oslo, Norway with Color Line and Gothenburg, Sweden with Stena Line. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark).

By Rail

Kiel Hauptbahnhof - Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in Flensburg or Lübeck to Danish Rail.

Travel on a Bus in Kiel

A number of bus lines run services to - or through - Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via Poland and the Baltic states to Tallinn, Estonia. A comfortable bus operates daily from Germany's capital, Berlin, to Kiel via Lübeck and vice versa (6 hours). Further bus operators serve long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Kiel

Kiel Airport IATA Flight Code: KEL Planes of the size of a BAe 146 can take off and land. Charter flights leave for other Scandinavian destinations. There used to be Flights from Frankfurt, but there are now no regular services.

Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel - {IATA Flight Code: HAM} - The closest airport is Hamburg, about 100 kilometers away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's Hauptbahnhof, from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport (Kielius). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher.

How to get around in Kiel

Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries, both operated by VRK. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good.

Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental center (Radstation), with both regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel.

When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The Adler at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free.

What to see in Kiel

Rathaus-kiel - Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005

Type VII-C U-boat - the only surviving from World War 2

Marine-Ehrenmal - Navy Memorial - with a high tower

Kiel Canal Nord-Ostsee Kanal - the world's busiest canal. It is feasible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of Rendsburg.

Gorch Fock - Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock.

Museums

Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative calledMuseen am Meer, or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner.

Antikensammlung - Collection of Classical Antiquities - Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein.

Aquarium GEOMAR - From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats, outdoor seal swimmingpool and public feeding of the seals.

Kunsthalle zu Kiel - Museum of Fine Arts - Art from the Dürer perioid through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists.

Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung - Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History - Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office.

Schifffahrtsmuseum - City and Maritime Museum - In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships.

Stadtgalerie Kiel - Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts - New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen.

Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof - City and Maritime Museum - Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history.

Zoologisches Museu - Zoological Museum Kiel - Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel.

IFM Geomar - Aquarium GEOMAR
Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR - Museum of Fine Arts
Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel - Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History
Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713 - City and Maritime Museum
Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007 - City and Maritime Museum
Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel - Zoological Museum Kiel

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kiel

Kiel Week

The main tourist attraction is the Kieler Woche ("Kiel Week") at the end of June.

Apart from being world's largest sailing event the Kieler Woche is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing and the entire center of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time book your hotel well ahead and bear in mind that the waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars.

Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 11PM and dining moves to indoor venues as well as the Eggerstedtstraße.

Aside from an abundance of food outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathaus markt is the place to go for food. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and soft drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price.

Sports

THW Kiel - Handball in Europe|Handball - One of the most successful Handball clubs if Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They are the reigning (2014/2015) German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20.

Holstein Kiel - A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback in recent years.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kiel

A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone Holstenstraße and the mall Sophienhof. Another relatively big mall is the Citti-Park from where you can also access the huge Ikea furniture shop.

Numerous cafés are located in the old town center at the northern tip of the Holstenstraße near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church).

An outdoor shopping area is the busy Holtenauer Straße with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the Dreiecksplatz.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There are convenient food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof).

Garips Bistro The best ever German/Turkish Halal döner kebabs

Kartoffel Keller - Potato cellar - For something different, where everything has potato as the theme - the potato Pizzas is very good.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kiel

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Nordic Hotel Astor - In the downtown, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from 60E, doubles 80E. Rooms have 70ties charm but are clean.

Best Western Kiel | Downtown, close to the main train station.
Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa - Located between the historic parts of Kiel and the F&oouml;rde. Rates around 115E.

Birke - Ringhotel Kiel - A few minutes away from downtown by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available.

Hotel Kieler Yacht Club - Right on the waterfront, north of the downtown. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord.

Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann - Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with an unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available.

Telecommunications in Kiel

Internet Access

Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi.
The public library offers free WiFi if you ask for a voucher with an access code.

Where to go next after Kiel

Lübeck
Neumünster
Plön
Rendsburg