Hamburg Airport → Kiel Hauptbahnhof / ZOB
Take the Kielius airport coach from the airport to ZOB / Kiel main station, then continue to the actual departure terminal.
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MSC Cruises · 65 sailings
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Cruise port in Germany
Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 10 hours. 38 places to explore.
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Cruise ships dock at Kiel cruise terminals. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
The assigned dock is one of Ostseekai, Schwedenkai, Ostuferhafen, Norwegenkai and varies by sailing.
Schwedenkai and Norwegenkai are used particularly for ferries to Göteborg and Oslo, respectively.
Ostseekai has Terminals 27 and 28, so confirm which terminal is assigned to your ship.
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Hamburg Airport → Kiel Hauptbahnhof / ZOB
Take the Kielius airport coach from the airport to ZOB / Kiel main station, then continue to the actual departure terminal.
Kiel Hauptbahnhof → Ostseekai
Walk through the city from the station to Ostseekai, about 1.6 km away.
Ostseekai → Kiel Hauptbahnhof
Walk through the city toward Kiel Hauptbahnhof. The port information gives the distance between the station and Ostseekai as about 1.6 km, with a walking time of about 15 minutes.
Kiel Hauptbahnhof → Ostseekai
From the station, take bus 41 toward Kiel Tannenberg, bus 42 or 61 toward Kiel Rungholtplatz, or bus 62 toward Kiel Woltersweg, and get off at Seegarten Ostseekai.
Kiel Hauptbahnhof → Schwedenkai
Walk from the station to Schwedenkai on Kaistraße.
Kiel Hauptbahnhof → Norwegenkai
Cross the pedestrian bridge Hörnbrücke opposite the station and walk to Norwegenkai.
Norwegenkai → Kiel Hauptbahnhof
From Norwegenkai, cross the pedestrian bridge Hörnbrücke and walk to Kiel Hauptbahnhof. The indicated walking time between the station and terminal is about 10 minutes.
Schwedenkai → Kiel Hauptbahnhof
Walk from Schwedenkai toward Kiel Hauptbahnhof. The indicated walking time between the station and terminal is about 10 minutes.
Kiel Hauptbahnhof → Ostuferhafen
From the station, take bus 11 toward Dietrichsdorf and get off at Grenzstraße, then walk about 15 minutes to the check-in location.
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This signature city promenade follows Kiel Fjord, where you can watch passing ships and yachts on the water.

This aquarium of the GEOMAR research institute is right beside the Kiellinie promenade. See marine life from the Baltic and tropical seas and watch seals being fed outdoors.
The seals are not always in the outdoor pool, so check feeding times before visiting.

This park near the Kiellinie promenade has walking paths and viewpoints over the fjord.

A larger lock was installed at Holtenau during the Kiel Canal expansion.

This is a major downtown Kiel landmark. Climb the tower for views over the city and fjord.
Tickets for the town hall tower cannot be bought on site, so buy them online or at the tourist information office in advance.

Alter Markt is the central square in Kiel's old town, with St. Nicholas Church, the city's oldest building, at its center.
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

This signature Lübeck landmark has red brick and a leaning tower. The interior museum covers the city's trade and defense history.

These former riverside warehouses stored salt brought into Lübeck.

This museum covers the rise, influence, and decline of the Hanseatic League through exhibits and medieval artifacts.

These narrow lanes and hidden courtyards are among Lübeck's best-known features. They formed as the city became crowded and more houses were built in gardens, with alleys added for access.

This flagship café for Lübeck's famous marzipan occupies a 3-story building with a shop, café, and a small marzipan museum on the top floor. Visitors can try marzipan cake.

This restaurant was formerly a sailors' guildhall and retains maritime objects and long communal tables.

This Gothic church with twin spires is one of the main buildings in Lübeck, the city known for its seven spires.

Climb this church tower for views over the old town and river.

This concert hall stands above an old warehouse. Visitors can look over the city from its public Plaza observation area.

This UNESCO World Heritage district in Hamburg has red-brick warehouses and canals.

This building is considered a leading example of 1920s Expressionist architecture and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

This street is lined with bars, clubs, small theaters, and theaters, with neon signs lit at night.

This miniature attraction is included on a list of Hamburg's main sights.

This signature Baroque church in Hamburg has an observation deck 106 m high with views across the city.

This district combines industrial sites and modern buildings on land that was formerly part of the free port.

This building on Rathausmarkt square is where Hamburg's Parliament and Senate meet.

This architectural and historic district is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Speicherstadt.

This park is popular with Hamburg residents relaxing beside the lake and also has a Japanese teahouse.

This tunnel beneath the Elbe connects downtown and the harbor and is still used by pedestrians and cyclists.

This floating pontoon landing offers views of activity in Hamburg Harbor.

This museum in the former Kaispeicher B warehouse covers maritime history across different eras through ship models, paintings, and other exhibits.

This place features old coffee-related items, coffee tastings, and souvenirs.

This former bunker has been expanded and planted with greenery. Its public rooftop garden offers views of Elbphilharmonie and the harbor.

This coffee roastery and café is at Kehrwieder 5 in the Speicherstadt warehouse district.

This brewhouse restaurant of Ratsherrn Brewery serves craft beer and regional food.

This long-established Hamburg café near City Hall has Art Nouveau decor and serves breakfast with eggs, bread, cheese, and more.

This restaurant draws regulars, taxi drivers, and tourists and serves home-style food, including generous schnitzel.

This restaurant focuses on fish dishes, from traditional eel soup, Labskaus, trout, and lobster to modern options such as sashimi and shrimp dishes.

This fish restaurant features salmon tacos, fried fish balls, and pulled salmon.

Jungfernstieg is a promenade on the Binnenalster. Visitors can watch boats from the lakeside steps.

This activity offers views of Hamburg Harbor and its ships from the water.

This bistro on the Landungsbrücken pier sells Fischbrötchen, Hamburg's fish sandwich.
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MSC Cruises81 cruises call at this port.
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MSC Cruises · 65 sailings
20 cabin types · 12 dining venues · 56 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Princess Cruises · 38 sailings
9 cabin types · 14 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 14 decks
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Holland America Line · 18 sailings
13 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 18 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises · 8 sailings
8 cabin types · 8 dining venues · 40 entertainment options · 8 decks
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Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.
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