Discover the Baltic charm of Kiel on a unique tour in Spanish. Explore its rich maritime history, uncover its best-kept secrets, and learn how it became a naval power.
A city of sailors, wars, shipyards, and a revolution that changed Germany
Kiel: The City Germany Built Facing the Sea
Kiel may seem like a quiet city in northern Germany, but beneath that surface lies a history marked by ships, shipyards, wars, trade, and revolutions.On this tour, we’ll discover how a small Baltic city came to be one of Germany’s leading naval centers and why Kiel played a decisive role in one of the moments that changed German history.
We’ll walk through downtown Kiel as we explore:
- Kiel’s relationship with the Baltic Sea.
- The port and the city’s strategic importance.
- Shipbuilding and the shipyards.
- The history of the German Navy.
- The Kiel Revolution of 1918 and how a group of sailors sparked a movement that would ultimately lead to the fall of the German Empire.
- The changes the city underwent during the 20th century.
- What remains today of that Kiel that used to look constantly out to sea? Come prepared to walk, explore, and ask questions.
Because Kiel has a much more eventful history than it seems.
