Hiroshimapark, Public park in central Kiel, Germany
Description
Hiroshimapark is a green space in central Kiel, located between the city hall and the Kleine Kiel waterway. The roughly 16,000 square meter (17,000 square yard) park contains several monuments, water features, and a modern fountain with light installations.
History
The park was established in 1934 as Bismarckanlagen, named after German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. It received its current name in 1987 through a city council decision to honor victims of the atomic bombing.
Culture
The park bears its name as a symbol of solidarity with Japan and remembrance of the 1945 bombing. People from different backgrounds gather here to reflect and pay their respects together.
Practical
The park can be accessed from Rathausstraße, Fleethörn, and Lorentzendamm streets, with well-developed pathways that cross over the Kleine Kiel. The paths are flat and wide, making the space accessible for all visitors.
Did you know?
The fountain 'Changing Invisibility' by artist Jeppe Hein, installed in 2004, transforms throughout the day with water and light patterns. Visitors can watch how the water flows and illuminates in different ways depending on the time of day.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Kiel).
Kiel is a port city on the Lübeck Bay where water and history shape the landscape. The city offers a mix of maritime locations, parks, and museums that reveal who Kiel is and what connects the people who live here. The Kiel Canal links the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, making the city crucial for...
Wunderino Arena
397 m
Town hall of Kiel
164 m
Kiel Opera House
117 m
Holstenstraße
422 m
Alter Markt
473 m
Humboldt-Schule
436 m
Altes Rathaus
453 m
Kieler Kloster
449 m
Propsteikirche St. Nikolaus
174 m
Pumpe
381 m
Heiligengeistkirche
459 m
Jacobi Church
312 m
Museum vaterländischer Alterthümer
490 m
Die Komödianten
367 m
Bismarck-Denkmal
33 m
Geistkämpfer
497 m
Holstenplatz
496 m
Der Flötenbläser
482 m
Town hall tower Kiel
170 m
Globe
355 m
Bergstraße 17
425 m
Lebensbrunnen
451 m
Citizens are building a new city
164 m
Emil-Lueken-Brücke
253 m
Meislahn
361 m
Amerikahaus (Kiel)
285 m
KN-Verlagsgebäude Fleethörn
301 m
2 Groschen lottery
406 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes