Hörn

The Hörn is a modern waterfront district at the southern end of Kiel Fjord with residential buildings, shops, and open spaces arranged along the water's edge. The area features walkways, boat docks, and green spaces where visitors can enjoy views of the fjord and harbor.

The Hörn took shape in the late 1800s when harbor expansion pumped excavated material into the bay, creating artificial land. Shipyards long dominated this area before it gradually transformed into a mixed residential and commercial district.

The Hörn serves as a gathering place for Kiel residents during major celebrations like Kieler Woche, when the waterfront comes alive with maritime races, open-air performances, and crowds enjoying waterside activities. Locals use this area year-round for walking, fishing, and watching vessels moving through the harbor.

The Hörn is easily reached via the Hörn Bridge from downtown or the Gaarden-Ost district, and the area is best explored on foot. Parking is available nearby, ferries depart to other locations, and restaurants and cafes offer places to rest.

Herring spawning seasons bring swarms of fish to these shallow waters, attracting anglers and marked by distinctive colored buoys indicating these fishing grounds. This living connection shows how harbor development remains intertwined with local fishing traditions.