Aquarium GEOMAR

Aquarium GEOMAR is a marine museum in Kiel with tanks displaying life from the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The facility uses modern design to introduce visitors to the world of northern European sea creatures.

The aquarium emerged as an extension of the GEOMAR research center to make marine science discoveries available to the public. This connection to scientific work still shapes how the place operates today.

The name reflects a major marine research center, and the place serves as a window into Kiel's deep connection to the sea through living organisms. Visitors observe species from the region and begin to understand why the ocean matters so much to the city.

The facility is fully accessible to visitors with mobility needs and welcomes guests during daytime hours. Plan enough time to move through the tanks at a relaxed pace.

Some tanks allow visitors to touch specific sea creatures under guidance and make direct contact with them. This hands-on experience creates a connection between people and animals that observation alone cannot produce.

Location: Kiel

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Charge: 3 EUR

Address: Düsternbrooker Weg

Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00; December 24 off; December 31 off

Phone: +494316001637

Email: kontakt@aquarium-kiel.de

Website: https://aquarium-geomar.de

GPS coordinates: 54.33000,10.14892

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00