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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.
Kieler Umschlag 2026
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.
19 February 2026 to 22 February 2026
Hotels for these dates →Harbour Festival 2026
Kiel's harbour festival puts the maritime character of the fjord city centre stage. At the Bootshafen marina and the mouth of the Schwentine, open ships, a harbour market and live music draw visitors right to the water.
15 May 2026 to 18 May 2026
Hotels for these dates →GEOMAR Open Day 2026
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.
06 June 2026 to 08 June 2026
Hotels for these dates →Kiel Week 2026
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.
19 June 2026 to 29 June 2026
Hotels for these dates →Windjammer Parade 2026
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.
26 June 2026 to 28 June 2026
Hotels for these dates →Camp 24/7 2026
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.
17 July 2026 to 20 July 2026
Hotels for these dates →Dragon Boat Race 2026
At Kiel's dragon boat race, numerous teams compete in colourful boats at the Hoern bridge and in the inner harbour. Drumbeats, cheers and a lively waterside festival make the day by the water an experience.
14 August 2026 to 17 August 2026
Hotels for these dates →Gaarden lebt 2026
Gaarden lebt is the big district festival in Kiel's lively east. Around Vinetaplatz, clubs, initiatives and residents celebrate a colourful festival with a stage programme, international cuisine and street music.
28 August 2026 to 31 August 2026
Hotels for these dates →Kiel.Lauf 2026
The Kiel.Lauf takes marathon, half-marathon and relay runners along the Kiel Fjord through the city centre and over the Kiellinie promenade. Thousands of runners and spectators line the maritime course by the water.
11 September 2026 to 14 September 2026
Hotels for these dates →Digital Week Kiel 2026
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.
13 September 2026 to 19 September 2026
Hotels for these dates →Christmas Village 2026
The Kiel Christmas Village transforms the city centre 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.
04 December 2026 to 07 December 2026
Hotels for these dates →Touren & Tickets · GetYourGuide
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