Kiel Canal, Ship canal in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The Kiel Canal extends for 98 kilometers through northern Germany, connecting the North Sea at Brunsbüttel with the Baltic Sea at Kiel-Holtenau.
Kaiser Wilhelm II inaugurated the canal in 1895 after 9,000 workers moved 80 million cubic meters of soil during its eight-year construction period.
The canal maintains 14 ferry crossing points operated by the Canal Authority, serving local communities and maintaining traditional transportation methods across the waterway.
Ships traversing the canal save 460 kilometers of navigation distance by avoiding the route around the Jutland Peninsula through potentially dangerous waters.
The Rendsburg High Bridge features a suspended transport ferry beneath its structure, carrying vehicles and passengers across the canal since 1913.
Location: Schleswig-Holstein
Part of: national waterways in Germany, Baltic Sea, North Sea
GPS coordinates: 53.88333,9.13333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09
Schleswig-Holstein combines historic structures with varied natural landscapes between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The region encompasses castles such as Glücksburg and Plön, medieval monasteries including Cismar and Nütschau, and museums spanning from Viking times to maritime history. Visitors find the Hedeby Viking Museum, Gottorf Castle in Schleswig, and the historic Ratzeburg Cathedral. The natural areas extend from beaches at Pelzerhaken and Rosenfelder Strand to the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park and moorland at Kaltenhofer Moor. The Geltinger Birk Nature Reserve and wildlife parks at Eekholt and Arche Warder display native flora and fauna. The Kiel Canal, lighthouses at Westerhever and Amrum, and the Multimar Wattforum in Tönning document the importance of the coastal region.
Discover the main sites in Kiel, a maritime city in northern Germany. This collection includes specialized museums, city parks, historic maritime locations, and cultural venues that reflect the city's heritage and its connection to the Baltic Sea.
St. Jakobus
2.3 km
Atrium, das Museum an der Schleuse
1.6 km
Verkehrszentrale Brunsbüttel
933 m
Seemannsmission Brunsbüttel
2 km
Wasserturm Brunsbüttel
2.1 km
Brunsbüttel Mole 1
802 m
Canal lock Brunsbüttel
1.4 km
St. Paulus
1.7 km
Brunsbüttel range front
786 m
Brunsbüttel Mole 2
533 m
Rathaus Brunsbüttel
1.5 km
Brunsbüttel Mole 4
681 m
Jakobus-Friedhof
2.3 km
Brunsbüttel Mole 3
491 m
Wohnhaus Markt 14
2.4 km
Markt 19
2.3 km
Marktplatz mit Platzrandbebauung
2.3 km
Müllerhaus Brunsbüttel
2.2 km
Elblotsenhaus
1.2 km
Brunsbüttel, Alte Schleuse Ost
804 m
Harbour entry light Brunsbüttel West
536 m
Wohnhaus Sackstraße 1
2.3 km
Außendeich Nordkehdingen I
2 km
Wohnhaus Markt 23
2.3 km
Alter Hafen Brunsbüttel
1.3 km
Markt 22
2.3 km
Scholerstraße 7
1.8 km
Wohnhaus (ehem. Pastorat)
2.3 kmReviews
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