Kaiserlicher Yacht Club, Kiel

#50 among attractions in Kiel

Sailing, Yacht club

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Facts and practical information

Kaiserlicher Yacht-Club, "Imperial Yacht Club", was one of the forerunners of the Kiel Yacht Club. Known also as "Küz" from its acronym KYC, it was a prestigious yacht club located in the harbor city of Kiel, Germany. German Emperor Wilhelm II, his younger brother Prince Heinrich of Prussia and Alfred Krupp were among its members. This club was famous for the sailing events it organized, including its role in the first Kieler Woche regattas, an event that still takes place yearly in the Kiel Bay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°19'60"N, 10°9'0"E

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Ravensberg - Brunswik - Düsternbrook (Düsternbrook)Kiel Germany

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Kaiserlicher Yacht Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kieler Yacht-Club, Kiel Castle, Alter Botanischer Garten, Zoologisches Museum.

0.5 miNE
Sailing, Yacht club
Kieler Yacht-Club, Kiel
14 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...
0.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Kiel Castle, Kiel
15 min walk • 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.
~1250 ftSW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Alter Botanischer Garten, Kiel
7 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.
0.4 miSW
Venerable university zoology museum
Zoologisches Museum, Kiel
11 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.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof, Kiel
19 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.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Opernhaus, Kiel
25 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.
1 miE
Harbor
Port of Kiel, Kiel
25 min walk • The Port of Kiel is a significant port for passenger and cargo shipping located in Kiel, Germany. It occupies the inner part of the Baltic Sea inlet Kieler Förde and includes the approach to the locks at the eastern end of Kiel Canal.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theater Kiel, Kiel
25 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.
0.4 miNE
Library
German National Library of Economics, Kiel
11 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.
1.2 miW
Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Kiel
30 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, or less formally the Botanischer Garten Kiel, is a botanical garden and arboretum maintained by the University of Kiel. It is located at Am Botanischen Garten 1, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and open daily.
1.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sophienhof, Kiel
36 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...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kaiserlicher Yacht Club?

Nearby attractions include Marine-Regatta-Verein, Kiel (1 min walk), Aquarium GEOMAR, Kiel (6 min walk), Alter Botanischer Garten, Kiel (7 min walk), August Ch. H. Niemann, Kiel (7 min walk).

How to get to Kaiserlicher Yacht Club by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaiserlicher Yacht Club:

Bus

Reventloubrücke • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)
Landtag • Lines: 41, 42 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Kiel Ostuferhafen • Lines: Kiel - Klaipėda (21 min walk)
Kiel Schwedenkai • Lines: Göteborg - Kiel, Kiel - Göteborg (28 min walk)