About kop-kiel.de
kop-kiel.de is an independent city portal for Schleswig-Holstein's state capital. We bring together in one place what visitors and locals really want to know about Kiel: attractions, hotels, restaurants, districts, events and the maritime life around the Kiellinie promenade, the Kiel Fjord and the Laboe Naval Memorial. Our goal is a fast, clearly labelled overview instead of confusing link lists.
Our editorial standards
Every attraction, hotel and restaurant is selected editorially and described with our own contextual text — not pulled automatically from directories. We apply transparent criteria: relevance to Kiel, location within its district, price orientation and an honest assessment of who a place is worth it for. We check opening hours, price anchors and similar details to the best of our knowledge, but cannot guarantee they are up to date — in case of doubt, the official source of the respective provider always applies.
How we select content
Our selection follows a curated approach: we include places that characterise Kiel or are practically relevant for a stay — from the Kiellinie promenade and the districts to the major occasions such as Kiel Week or the Kieler Umschlag. The order and prominence of entries is based on editorial judgement, not on paid placement.
Sources and imagery
Unless otherwise stated, images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. The respective author and licence are credited beneath each image. We research factual information from publicly available, preferably official sources.
Transparency about affiliate links
This portal is financed in part through affiliate partnerships — in particular Stay22 (hotel bookings via Booking.com) and GetYourGuide (tours and tickets). If you book through such a link, we earn a commission; the price stays the same for you. Our editorial selection is independent of these commissions. You will find notes about this directly on the relevant booking widgets as well as in our privacy policy.
Contact
You will find the provider, the responsible entity and contact options in our imprint. We are happy to receive there any notes about errors, outdated information or missing places.