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  • Klaudia_Karpinska
    Oslo, Norway109 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Botanic Garden in Kiel consist of big park with numerous trees and plants. It was divided by several parts based on a parts of world from which plants growing there come from. In Botanic Garden are also buildings with exotic flowers and cactuses. In this place could be also found nice designed playground made of wooden elements.

    In my opinion Botanic Garden in Kiel is a prefect place to learn more abut various species of plants. It is also ideal for relaxing walk or to spend time with children. I really recommend this place!
    Written October 28, 2018
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  • ciscokid23
    Coral Gables, FL243 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located right next to the Kiel cruise port and ferry terminals, the maritime museum in Kiel is very worthwhile. The exhibits on the fishing industry in the port and the area's naval and maritime history are extensively documented if in a somewhat disjointed manner (chronology is not a main strength of the exhibits). The old fish hall building itself is an appropriate venue for the museum.
    Written June 9, 2023
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  • chickandbeast
    Southgate, Canada8,553 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kiel Rathaus Paternoster or townhall of kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, pasternoster refers to a historic elevator inside.
    Manufactured in 1958
    Written June 13, 2017
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  • t_kus
    Gloucester, UK112 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We came to see the seals which are outside and a free visitor attraction and then decided to go into the Aquarium as well. The entry price of €9 for a family ticket is good value for money even though the Aquarium itself is quite small and easily done within 30min.
    Written August 15, 2019
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  • JS
    Boernsen, Germany1,334 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful cathedral located centrally in the Altstadt (old town). One of the must places to visit in Kiel.
    Written April 11, 2021
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  • JGADV
    Diest, Belgium212 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a perfect place a calm walk at the coast on a sunny day both in summer and autumn, there is a restaurant as well and plenty of parking space around.
    Written November 6, 2018
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  • Rina T
    Perth, Australia83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful town loved it ❤️ clean, shopping is good, tours are awesome, so pretty go to the jetty we ate at the restaurant forgot the name but you can't miss it all white like hamptons and the interior is also so nice 😀 great food, really nice staff too. A must visit town.
    Written June 11, 2023
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  • som
    Lund, Sweden58 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved this museum, the numerous, fascinating skeletons, stuff animals and formaldeyde jar collection. As it is part of the university, I assume it is educational too.
    For us, the highlight was the room with the blue whale and a number of other whale skeletons. It reminds me of a miniture version of same display at London Natural History museum.
    My only issue and perhaps this is unfair, is the lack of English. One was able to download an app but it didnt quite work. We of course would have got that more more out of the experience and hence the 4 stars.
    It’s very reasonably priced at 10 euro for 2 adults and 2 kids. We spent about 2hrs here.
    Written February 26, 2023
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  • renck_the_tank
    Kiel, Germany166 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our beach of choice for a quick get away after work. If you go offside the main beach it‘s quite and perfect for little children.

    In the summer time parking is 4 € for no matter how long you stay.
    Written April 29, 2018
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  • mcmonScotland
    Girvan, UK844 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The promenade runs along the harbour and offers great views of the marinas and waterside properties. People swim off the piers on warm days and various boat clubs have premises along the route. There are plenty of restaurants and places to quench your thirst. Further away from the centre, the restaurants thin out and parts of the promenade need some repair.
    Written August 27, 2018
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  • CMBtripcomments
    149 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went for the day and saw only the funfair and lovely tall ships in the harbour, no sailing which was further out from the town. Stalls of food, ice cream, jewellery, clothing and some crafts. There was a good rock band playing in the entrance to the town. Later in the early evening was a small boat with a salsa/ tango trio band and a larger arena from 8pm with a pop rock band. The harbour was busy and had a party atmosphere. Took a boat trip in the evening with captains buffet which was €79 pp excl drinks and not very good value but a nice thing to do. There was no wind to sail unfortunately so it was more a motor trip to the outer harbour, float and watch fireworks from far out in the sea.
    Written June 27, 2019
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  • Schnap
    Erwitte, Germany249 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Somehow we wound up spending a couple of hours here watching the ships pass thru and on - lots of info and helpful people to answer questions around too !
    Written October 15, 2019
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