About this Event:
First held in 1882, Kieler Woche or Kiel Regatta is the largest sailing event in the world and also one of the largest Volksfeste in Germany. Organized by Kieler Yacht-Club, Norddeutscher Regatta Verein and Hamburger Segel-Club, it began when three northern sailing clubs decided to host a regatta after Kaiser Wilhelm II bought a British America’s Cup challenger. The 2027 edition brings nine days of world-class sailing, tall ships, music and city festival to the Kiel Fjord.
Date & Time:
Officially confirmed at kieler-woche.de: June 19 – June 27, 2027. Saturday June 19 to Sunday June 27, 2027, held annually in the last week in June, opening officially on the preceding Saturday with the official Glasen, followed by the Holstenbummel.
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Venue & Location:
Kiellinie waterfront and Olympic Harbour Schilksee, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein. Official area: Kiellinie, 24103 Kiel, Germany, from Düsternbrook yacht harbour past Schleswig-Holstein parliament to inner-city ferry harbour, plus Germania Harbour and Hörn across Hörnbridge.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
What to expect
Kieler Woche 2027 will bring sailing events, live music, cultural shows, and fun activities to the city.
Visitors can watch exciting sailing races, see old ships, enjoy different food stalls, and attend live concerts on festival stages. There will also be fun activities for families, live shows, and plenty of things to enjoy throughout the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When and where is Kieler Woche 2027?
Kieler Woche 2027 takes place from June 19 to 27, 2027 in Kiel, Germany. It is held annually in the last week in June, with events along Kiellinie and at Olympic Harbor Schilksee.
What is the history of Kieler Woche?
Kieler Woche was first held in 1882. In 1882, on the back of German Kaiser Wilhelm II buying the unsuccessful British challenger of the America's Cup, a 109-foot cutter, three northern sailing clubs decided to host a regatta. Christened Kiel Week in 1894 by the Kieler Zeitung, it has become the world's largest sailing event.
What is the exact venue address for Kieler Woche?
Main festival area is Kiellinie, 24103 Kiel, Germany, with official office at Fleethörn 9, 24103 Kiel. Most ship races begin at Olympic Harbor Schilksee, Soling 26, 24159 Kiel, with stages from Düsternbrook yacht harbour past parliament to inner-city ferry harbour and across Hörnbridge to Germania Harbour.
What makes Kieler Woche special compared to other sailing events?
Kiel Week is the largest sailing event in the world and also one of the largest Volksfeste in Germany. Featuring more than 2,000 yachts, ships, dinghies and surfboards, Kieler Woche is a huge open-air music festival with accompanying children's cultural celebration, tall ships and Windjammer Parade.
How to experience Kieler Woche as a visitor?
Visitors can watch smaller boat races from shore along Kiellinie at west coast of Bay of Kiel, visit tall ships at Germania Harbour, enjoy stages on Kiellinie and explore Kiel Old Town. Information is posted all over town and through a free magazine distributed about a month before the event, with official details at kieler-woche.de.
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