Kiel

Kiel occupies the head of Kiel Fjord on Germany’s Baltic coast in Schleswig-Holstein. The fjord gives the state capital its maritime character, with harbours, shipyards and ferry connections shaping long stretches of the waterfront. At Holtenau, the Kiel Canal meets the fjord after crossing Schleswig-Holstein to the North Sea, placing the city on a major European shipping route. Each June, Kiel Week combines an international sailing regatta with concerts and public events around the harbour. The University of Kiel, founded in 1665, adds a longstanding academic presence to this northern German port. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Kiel and the Baltic coast.

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