From one part of the port of Kiel you can sail to neighboring sites for free. Large passenger ferries, from Norway and Sweden, dock in the heart of the city every day. Cruises depart from here for the seven seas of the world.
Taking advantage of the fact that the German government opened its Baltic Sea tourist sites, we took a car to the north of the country towards the port of Kiel. On a six-lane super highway, without any toll, and with a moderate speed, despite being allowed to drive up to 300 km / hour, we reached our destination in an hour and a half after leaving Hamburg.
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I want to emphasize that the day before the trip we took the coronavirus test, and after leaving with a negative result, we made the decision to travel. In this country, a large part of the citizen’s decisions are framed in the honesty of each person, and there is no health or police authority that asks if you have complied with the established norm. In the same way, it happens to take the fast train, where you can buy your travel ticket by cell phone, ride in the means of transport, and no train employee asks you for proof of it.
The port of Kiel has many exciting faces. Here you can experience art and culture up close, year-round, as well as maritime and city history. Beautiful beaches of a green sea, small boats, old sailboats, elegant yachts, huge cranes, screaming seagulls, the noise of the shipyard and a sensation of salty sea air, smelling of freshly caught fish.
Early in the morning, the fishermen go out to sea with their gear, and return many hours later with a rich catch. From part of the port you can navigate to neighboring sites for free. Large passenger ferries, from Norway and Sweden, dock in the heart of the city every day. Cruises depart from here for the seven seas of the world.
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Finally we visit the Kiel Canal, opened in 1895. Every year around 32,000 boats and around 10,000 pleasure boats use this popular waterway. It is the busiest canal in the world, ahead of the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal. Ships up to 235 meters long and 32 meters wide can pass through the canal.
At the end of our walk, after having lunch at an Italian restaurant located on a pier, I found a surprise: The bridal clothing store and for the night of my possible relative Susanne Seidel. But, like much of the local commerce, it was closed, and I couldn’t get to know it …
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