Kiel Castle, Kiel

Name: Kiel Castle
Address: Wall 74, Kiel, Germany
Telephone: 0431-990710

#6 among attractions in Kiel

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Kiel Castle in Kiel in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein was one of the secondary residences of the Gottorf dukes. The castle exhibited a very varied architectural history and in the more recent architectural period became one of the most important secular buildings in Schleswig-Holstein. The castle burned down during the Second World War and its ruins were largely carried away and replaced by a new building. ()

Local name: Kieler Schloss Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 54°19'33"N, 10°8'39"E

Address

Wall 74Ravensberg - Brunswik - Düsternbrook (Düsternbrook)Kiel Germany

Contact

0431-990710

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Kiel Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kieler Yacht-Club, Hörn Bridge, Alter Botanischer Garten, Zoologisches Museum.

1.1 miNE
Sailing, Yacht club
Kieler Yacht-Club, Kiel
28 min walk • Nestled in the maritime city of Kiel, Germany, the Kieler Yacht-Club stands as a distinguished organization that embodies the city's rich nautical heritage. Known for its prestigious sailing events and active community, the club is a beacon for sailing enthusiasts...
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Hörn Bridge, Kiel
23 min walk • The Hörn Bridge is a folding bridge in the city of Kiel in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The bridge spans the end of the Kiel Fjord and was designed by Gerkan, Marg and Partners.
~1770 ftN
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Alter Botanischer Garten, Kiel
9 min walk • The Old Botanical Garden in Kiel, also known as the Old Botanical Garden on the Fjord, is a former botanical garden and arboretum located at Düsternbrooker Weg 19, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is open daily without charge.
~880 ftN
Venerable university zoology museum
Zoologisches Museum, Kiel
5 min walk • The Zoological Museum of Kiel University is a zoological museum in Kiel, Germany. It was founded by naturalist Karl Möbius, and architect Martin Gropius designed the building.
~830 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof, Kiel
5 min walk • Warleberger Hof is located at Dänische Straße 19 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein. The listed brick building is the last surviving aristocratic palace in the city and the only surviving private building from before 1864 in Kiel's old town.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Opernhaus, Kiel
13 min walk • Opernhaus Kiel is the major venue for opera, ballet, and orchestral performances in Kiel, and home to Theater Kiel. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater Kiel, Kiel
13 min walk • Theater Kiel is a theatre company in Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is jointly funded by the city and the state. The company produces opera, musical, ballet, plays, and theatre for youth and children, in three different buildings: the Opernhaus, the Schauspielhaus, and the Theater im Werftpark.
1 miNE
Library
German National Library of Economics, Kiel
26 min walk • The National Library of Economics is the world's largest research infrastructure for economic literature, online as well as offline. The ZBW is a member of the Leibniz Association and has been a foundation under public law since 2007. Several times the ZBW received the international LIBER Award for its innovative work in librarianship.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sophienhof, Kiel
22 min walk • Sophienhof is a shopping center opened in Kiel in 1988. The total area of the Sophienhof is just under 38,000 m². If one adds the areas of the Quer-Passage, which is directly connected to the Sophienhof, the Holstentörn and the area of Karstadt...
1 miNE
Library
EconBiz, Kiel
26 min walk • EconBiz is an academic search portal for journals, working papers, and conferences in business studies and economics. It is provided by the ZBW - German National Library of Economics, Leibniz Information Centre for Economics. The portal was started in 2002 as the Virtual Library for Economics and Business Studies.
~1400 ftSW
Church
Sankt Nikolai zu Kiel, Kiel
7 min walk • St. Nikolai is the name of a Protestant parish and its church in Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the town's oldest building, at the Alter Markt. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas. In the 19th century, it was remodeled in Gothic Revival style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kiel Castle?

Nearby attractions include Ostflügel, Kiel (3 min walk), Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof, Kiel (5 min walk), Zoologisches Museum, Kiel (5 min walk), Sankt Nikolai zu Kiel, Kiel (7 min walk).

How to get to Kiel Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kiel Castle:

Bus

Schlossgarten • Lines: 32, 42N, 61, 62, 62N (2 min walk)
Kunsthalle • Lines: 41, 42 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Kiel Schwedenkai • Lines: Göteborg - Kiel, Kiel - Göteborg (13 min walk)
Kiel Norwegenkai • Lines: Oslo - Kiel (17 min walk)

Train

Kiel Hauptbahnhof (26 min walk)
Kiel-Ellerbek (34 min walk)