Falckensteiner Strand, Beach with footpath in Friedrichsort, Kiel, Germany.
This natural Baltic Sea beach stretches for 1860 meters along the Kiel Fjord, featuring fine sand and offering views of passing cruise ships and ferries.
Originally a military coastal defense station, the area was gradually transformed into a recreational destination for Kiel residents over several decades of urban development.
The beach hosts annual open-air concerts, kite festivals, and beach volleyball tournaments that bring together the local community during the summer season.
Reachable by bus lines 12, 13, and X90, the beach provides free parking 300 meters away and modern facilities including wheelchair-accessible boardwalks and beach wheelchairs.
The beach features a dedicated 300-meter section for dogs and their owners, completely separate from the main swimming areas designated for families and general visitors.
Location: Kiel
Address: Falckensteiner Strand, 24159 Kiel, Germany 24159 Kiel
Website: https://kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/baeder_straende/strand_falckenstein.php
GPS coordinates: 54.40189,10.18985
Latest update: September 5, 2025 13:56
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