Close to Hamburg and easily accessible by car along the Bundesautobahn 7, Kiel is most famous in Germany as a Naval base. It is located in Schleswig Holstein province. Visitors can expect many nautically themed attractions to keep them occupied, including the Maritime Museum which is located close to the fish market. The Maritime Museum offers an insight into the history of whaling.

The art museum, which was founded in 1979, is home to a wide collection of art which primarily comes from the German and Baltic regions. Among the must-sees in Kiel are the Opera House and the Botanical Garden. The seaside, with its beautiful Baltic views and fresh water, is also a great retreat for a day out. Additionally, the Wildlife Reserve is also home to a variety of animals and offers visitors the opportunity to see many different kinds of deer from the surrounding areas. Another recommendation is the Kiel City Archives, which document its development over the last century.