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1. www.historynet.com › time-travel-kielTime Travel: Kiel - HistoryNet

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   Oct 5, 2011 · Today, Kiel is a quiet city known for its university and excellent sailing. Cruise ships and ferries glide in and out of the fjord, docking just across from the train station downtown. At first glance, there’s not much left of the city’s wartime identity.

2. kiel.de › en › city_portraitCity portrait: Kiel is quality of life

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   In all this, Kiel is neither a quiet little town, nor a hectic metropolis. Kiel is a relaxed city by the sea - enjoying the wide expanse of the Baltic Sea, but also the short distances of a compact city, with a great deal of tradition and a city image that has developed continuously over the years.

3. facts.net › world › cities47 Facts About Kiel

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   Oct 11, 2024 · Discover 47 fascinating facts about Kiel, a vibrant city with a rich maritime history, breathtaking architecture, and a thriving cultural scene. Explore its hidden gems and immerse yourself in the charm of this northern German gem.

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4. kiel.de › en › city_portraitKiel – a city portrait Dynamics and equilibrium by the sea

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   all this, Kiel is neither a quiet little town, nor a hectic metropolis. Kiel is a relaxed city by the sea – enjoying the wide expanse of the Baltic Sea, but also the short distances of a compact city,

5. medium.com › german-city-profiles › kiel-capital-ofKiel — capital of Schleswig-Holstein and home to the biggest ...

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   • Kieler Förde
   • Kiel Week
   • The Maritime Museum
   • Old Botanical Garden
   • Molfsee Open Air Museum
   • Kiel THW Handball Team

   The fjord-like Kieler Förde, a 17 km long inlet shaped by glacial movement, is stretched from the city centre to the Bay of Kiel. Its narrowest point, the so-called Friedrichsorter Enge, is only 1km wide. Walking in a stiff breeze alongside the inlet, tourists can experience a wide variety of activities, ranging from watching all kinds of yachts to...

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   Kiel Week is the world’s largest sailing event that welcomes around 5,000 sailors, 2,000 ships and three million visitors and takes place annually during the last full week in June. Its diverse events provide the whole family with opportunities to gather exciting and interesting experiences at the largest summer festival in northern Europe. Click h...

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   Kiel’s history and culture are shaped by its proximity to the Baltic Sea. In addition to being the location of a major shipyard, the city’s maritime museum provides information about Kiel’s historical connections throughout the maritime world. Due to the museum’s location in a hall where fish auctions have taken place in the past, it conveys a real...

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   The Old Botanical Garden’s history in Kiel can be traced back to the late 19th century when Adolf Engler was starting to transform the English landscape garden into a botanical one. It is located north of the city centre, close to Kiel Fjord. Apart from the dawn redwood, which belongs to the oldest of its species on the European continent, the Old ...

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   The Open Air Museum hosts a heritage raiolway, more than 60 houses, windmills and workshops, an old pharmacy surrounded by a herb garden and a bakery from 1850, where sourdough bread is still produced to the original recipe. Click here for more information

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   The handball club Turnverein Hassee-Winterbeck(THW Kiel) holds its matches in the Sparkassen Arena, which provides space for up to 13,500 supporters. Founded in 1904, THW Kiel has become the most successful handball club in Germany: The club won the triple in 2012, including not only the German championship and cup but also the EHF Champions League...

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KielKiel - Wikipedia

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   Kiel (/ k iː l / KEEL, German: ⓘ) is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. With a population of around 250,000, it is Germany's largest city on the Baltic Sea.

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   Is Kiel a quiet city?

   • In all this, Kiel is neither a quiet little town, nor a hectic metropolis. Kiel is a relaxed city by the sea - enjoying the wide expanse of the Baltic Sea, but also the short distances of a compact city, with a great deal of tradition and a city image that has developed continuously over the years.

   City portrait: Kiel is quality of life

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   Is Kiel a city?

   • Kiel (/ kiːl / KEEL, German: [kiːl] ⓘ) is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 246,243 (2021). Kiel lies approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Hamburg, and about the same distance south of the Danish border.

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   Is Kiel a good place to live?

   • Kiel has a lot to offer away from its waterfront, too: with its theatres, museums, galleries and a broad range of restaurants and events, Kiel is also the cultural centre of Schleswig-Holstein. Every year the city celebrates Kieler Woche, the biggest summer festival in northern Europe and the world’s largest sailing event. Kiel is family-friendly.

   City portrait: Kiel is quality of life

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   What is Kiel known for?

   • The Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, is an artificial waterway that connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea, allowing for efficient shipping between the two. Kiel is alive with cultural attractions, including theaters, museums, art galleries, and music venues that cater to a diverse range of interests.

   47 Facts About Kiel

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   When did Kiel become a city?

   • Kiel's recorded history began in the 13th century. Before then, in the eighth century, it was a Danish village. Until 1864 it was administered by Denmark in personal union. In 1866 the city was annexed by Prussia and in 1871 it became part of Germany. Kiel was one of the founding cities of the original European Green Capital Award in 2006. [ 6 ]

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   What was Kiel like in the 1950s?

   • In the 1950s Kiel, with its marine port, attracted members of the navy. Kiel had its highest peak of population in 1973 at 273,000. The population declined since then. Many people moved away from this city and Kiel became very poor and had a big problems with unemployed people at that time.

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8. europeupclose.com › article › kiel-germany-sailingKiel, Germany: Sailing City on the Baltic Sea - Europe Up Close

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   Mar 9, 2010 · If you are looking for more activity and need a big city break, Kiel is just one hour away from Hamburg. Or, if are looking for a little, quiet solitude, you can easily get away to any number of little seaside towns in close proximity to Kiel. For me, as with many kids growing up in Germany, Kiel holds a certain romance that is undeniable.