Kiel's Parks & Scenic Spots

Kiel's landscape is defined by its maritime heritage and expansive green corridors. This selection ranges from the historic Old Botanical Garden on the fjord to the engineering feat of the folding Hörn Bridge. Visitors can explore the 18th-century Forstbaumschule, observe maritime operations from the Wiker Balkon viewpoint near the Kiel Canal locks, or walk through the Krusenkoppel and Diederichsenpark. These sites offer a mix of arboretums, panoramic harbor views at Ölberg, and urban water features like the Bootshafen.

Old Botanical Garden, Kiel

The Old Botanical Garden in Kiel, also known as the Old Botanical Garden on the Fjord, is a former botanical garden and arboretum located…

Hörn Bridge

The Hörn Bridge is a folding bridge in the city of Kiel in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Bootshafen

A 4,200-square-meter triangular basin located south of the Old Town. This former harbor area serves as an urban water square connecting the pedestrian zone to the Schwedenkai ferry terminal.

Schleusenpark

Located in the Wik district, this park borders the Holtenau locks of the Kiel Canal, providing a green space adjacent to one of the world's busiest artificial waterways.

Krusenkoppel

A park situated on a slope overlooking the Kiel Fjord. It features an open-air stage used for cultural events during the annual Kiel Week festival and offers views of the inner harbor.

Forstbaumschule

Established in 1788 as a royal tree nursery, this 12-hectare landscape park is the oldest of its kind in Schleswig-Holstein and includes a historic restaurant and diverse tree species.

Wiker Balkon

An elevated viewing platform offering panoramic views of the Kiel Canal entrance, the Holtenau locks, and the northern reaches of the Kiel Fjord.

Ölberg

A viewpoint located in the Gaarden-Ost district providing a vantage point over the Kiel harbor, the Germany Terminal, and the HDW shipyard's gantry cranes.

Diederichsenpark

A landscape park in the Düsternbrook district featuring open lawns and wooded areas. It was originally a private garden donated to the city by shipowner Heinrich Diederichsen.