Kieler Woche

Kiel | 20/06/2026 - 28/06/2026

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Saturday, 20 June 2026

until Sunday, 28 June 2026

About Kieler Woche

Kiel Week is the world's largest sailing event and at the same time one of northern Europe's biggest folk festivals. For nine days sailing, culture and a huge funfair meet on the Kiel Fjord.

Highlights

  • Largest sailing event in the world
  • International regattas in Olympic classes
  • Stages with live music along the Kiellinie
  • Windjammer parade to close the week

Tips for your visit

  • Visit the Kiellinie early — best view of the regattas
  • Try the sprats and fish rolls
  • Use the ferries as a cheap sightseeing trip

Popular routes to get there

Hamburg → Kiel
from 1h 7m travel time
Kiel → Flensburg
from 1h 15m travel time
Lübeck → Kiel
from 1h 08m travel time
Kiel → Hamburg
from 1h 08m travel time

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At a glance

Location
Kieler Foerde & Innenstadt, Kiel
Date
20/06/2026 - 28/06/2026
Opening hours
Daily from 10:00, programme until 23:00
Visitors/year
3 million

Getting there by train

Station
Kiel Hbf
From the station
10 min walk to the Kiellinie
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