Kiel Germany

This is a city in the northern part of Germany and it borders on the Baltic Sea. It has been the seat of the German shipbuilders and also a major naval base. There are various sailing events held in Kiel and the most famous among them is the Kieler Woche and it is also one of the biggest sailing events in the world. The Olympic Sailing competition has also been held in Kiel.

Interesting features: There are many places of tourist attraction in Kiel. Here are the names of some of them:

•  The huge tower of the town hall is right at the center of Kiel. Also, there is the Horn Bridge that is considered to be a miracle of modern technology.
  
  
•  Kiel Harbor: Take one of the firth boats to go on a tour of the harbor and get to know the significance of this harbor in the Kiel economy and in the economy of Germany in general.
  
  
•  The old quarter of Kiel is also an exciting place to explore. The Church of Saint Nicholas with the sculpture of the Ghost Fighter attracts lots of tourists. There is also a lake near the old market and a maritime museum that features historical vessels.
  
  
•  Do have a look at the Gorch Fork that is a very large sailing ship that is used for training.
  
  
•  The Geological Museum will stun you with its wonderful collection of crystals, rocks, minerals and fossils. There is also debris on display that date back to the ice age.
  
  
•  See the collection of Greek earthenware and roman sculptures and be transported to a remote age!
  
  
•  Kiel Week is the most fascinating thing that one can witness in Kiel! There will be 2000 boats and 3000 thousand sailors in front of your eyes!
  
  
•  Kiel has something for the music lovers too! There is an annual international music festival that takes place in Kiel. More than 40 venues are involved in this event and numerous concerts take place throughout the city.