Kiel, 3 hôtels

In the middle of the city, on the old market square is Kiel Town Hall. A medieval building was replaced with today’s Art Nouveau-style town hall in 1911. The Kaiser himself commissioned the town hall’s tower, which is based on the Campanile Bell Tower in Venice. At 67 metres high, there is a viewing platform, which offers wonderful views over the city. You can reach the platform from May to September, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12.30.

If you want to explore the surrounding area, take a trip visit to Falckensteiner Strand Beach. It’s about 20 minutes by car from the city centre. There are parking spaces about 300 metres away. If you’re using public transport, bus line 502 will take you there. In summer, you can take the fjord ferry to reach the 2km-long beach. Watch cruise ships pass by, let off steam on the beach volleyball court or find a spot at the snack bar or barbecue area. Water-sports fans can make use of a sailing school and a diving club. You can let your four-legged friends run on a stretch of beach which is around 300 metres long.

You will find Holtenau Lighthouse at the entrance to Kiel Canal, right on the Kiel Fjord. In contrast to its red and white counterparts, this tower is a red-brick building and one of the most popular landmarks in the region. Built in 1895, it is now a listed building and one of Kiel's most popular sights. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful view of ships passing by. Inside, you will find the Three Emperor Memorial Hall, which has been used as a room for civil marriages since March 2001.