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Wunderino Arena

Wunderino Arena

3.5
Kiel · 613m from downtown
Aquarium GEOMAR

Aquarium GEOMAR

3.4
3.0/5
5 reviews

Aquarium GEOMAR is a facility that showcases marine life. A unique feature of Aquarium GEOMAR is the seals in the outdoor pool, where visitors can observe them up close, and there is also a feeding session that is a favorite among children.

Kiel · 1.8 km from downtown
German submarine U-995

German submarine U-995

3.6

There is a complete submarine U-995 built in 1943, which is of type VIIc, on the sea north of Kiel. It is famous for the filming of the blockbuster "From the Bottom of the Sea" and is now a museum. Visitors can enter the submarine to visit, but the interior space of the submarine is relatively small, and more tourists are attracted by the beach where the submarine is located.

Laboe · 12.1 km from Kiel
Wildpark Schwentinental

Wildpark Schwentinental

3.3
Schwentinental · 9 km from Kiel
Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

3.3
5.0/5
1 reviews
Kiel · 2.7 km from downtown
Gettorf Zoo

Gettorf Zoo

3.7
Gettorf · 13 km from Kiel
Naval Memorial

Naval Memorial

3.5
Laboe · 12.1 km from Kiel
Holstein-Stadion

Holstein-Stadion

3.3
5.0/5
1 reviews
Kiel · 2.9 km from downtown
Laboe-Strand

Laboe-Strand

3.4
Laboe · 11.5 km from Kiel
Leuchtturm Kiel-Holtenau

Leuchtturm Kiel-Holtenau

3.2
Kiel · 5.5 km from downtown

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Eurail German Train Pass [Official Agent/Free for Children/Issuance of Tickets Immediately/Travel in Germany/No Limit on the Number of Rides]

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8 days · Copenhagen - Hellesylt - Geiranger - Alesund - Flam - Kiel - Copenhagen

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St. Pauli Culinary – The Food Tour
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St. Pauli Culinary – The Food Tour

4.9/5
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St. Pauli Highlights Tour Ages 18 and over
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4.8/5
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Elbphilharmonie Plaza (Guided Tour) with Störtebeker Beer
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4.8/5
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Sternschanze Culinary: The Food Tour
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Elphi Plaza and HafenCity Culinary Food Tour
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Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks
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Kiel Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore this Historic Port
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All-in-One: Beautiful Lübeck: Shore Excursion from Kiel Port
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Miniatur Wunderland + Elbphilharmonie Hamburg + Alster Lakes + Hamburg City Hall private charter
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Miniatur Wunderland + International Maritime Museum Hamburg + Museum of Art and Industry Private Charter 1-day Tour
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Miniatur Wunderland + Port of Hamburg + Speicherstadt Museum + Hamburg Dungeon + St. Nikolai Memorial Private Charter Day Tour
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Hamburg 3-Hour Bike Tour
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4.8/5
· 23 reviews
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Private charter day tour: Neuer Wall + Jungfernstieg + St. Pauli Piers + Blankenese Kirche
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Private charter day tour: Neuer Wall + Jungfernstieg + St. Pauli Piers + Blankenese Kirche

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Featured Culture & history in Kiel

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Kiel Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Kiel Audio Tour: Echoes, Empires, and Enigmas of the Altstadt
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Wismar Audio Tour: Legends and Landmarks of the Timeless Old Town
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8 days · Kiel - Copenhagen - Hellesylt - Geiranger - Alesund - Flam - Kiel

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8 days · Kiel - Copenhagen - Flam - Bergen - Aarhus - Kiel

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8 days · Copenhagen - Hellesylt - Geiranger - Bergen - Stavanger - Kiel - Copenhagen

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What travelers say about Kiel

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鲁树良April 29, 2022
3.0
This place has nice scenery and is very unique. Many people come here to travel, and it is very unique.

Aquarium GEOMAR

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maizipMarch 16, 2025
5.0
漫步在德国基尔大学植物园（Botanischer Garten der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel），仿佛翻开了一本镌刻着生命密码的立体百科全书。这座始建于1985年、占地4.6公顷的植物园，坐落在波罗的海畔的基尔市郊，以科学研究的严谨为骨架，以自然之美为血肉，将北德特有的冷冽与温情糅合成一场唤醒感官的生态盛宴

Botanical Garden

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Huvi611February 1, 2023
5.0
Small, but nice stadium. The fans are always passionate

Holstein-Stadion

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What are the must-do things in Kiel?

Don't miss these attractions in Kiel: Wunderino Arena, Aquarium GEOMAR, and German submarine U-995. If you like Food & drink, try St. Pauli Culinary – The Food Tour. If you enjoy Day tours, try Kiel Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore this Historic Port.

You can give St. Pauli Culinary – The Food Tour and St. Pauli Highlights Tour Ages 18 and over a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Kiel Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore this Historic Port, All-in-One: Beautiful Lübeck: Shore Excursion from Kiel Port, and Miniatur Wunderland + Elbphilharmonie Hamburg + Alster Lakes + Hamburg City Hall private charter. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 11, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Kiel is around USD 6.99 – USD 859.83. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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