Kiel is sweating! This is how people enjoy the record-breaking 37 degrees

Kiel is sweating! This is how people enjoy the record-breaking 37 degrees

The temperatures in Schleswig-Holstein are climbing to summer highs – up to 37 degrees today! Under these conditions, Dörte celebrates her 21st birthday on the Kiellinie with her friends. In order to cool down in these strenuous temperatures, the happy group plunges into the water several times. They refreshed themselves the morning before their first lecture and are planning another jump into the waves after lunch. The Kiellinie, a popular place for such summer adventures, offers optimal conditions for a little cooling down.

As kn-online reports, lifeguards like Sarah Steinbrecht and Sinan Jakobi are available to supervise the bathing areas. The safe bathing areas include the Reventlou and Bellevue bathing areas in Kiel. As the heat turns the city into a real mini midsummer, many like Ferhat are drawn to the water. He swims almost every day and enjoys the warm temperatures in July.

Recommendations for hot days

The Ministry of Health has also dealt with the high temperatures and is issuing helpful tips on how to cope with the heat. The most important recommendation is to adapt to the heat: physical activities should be avoided and you should drink enough fluids - around two to three liters daily. It is also advisable to prefer light foods with a high water content and to keep room temperatures cool by keeping the windows closed during the day.

When relaxing outdoors, it is important to seek shade and wear lighter clothing and sun protection. It is also important that people and pets are never left in closed vehicles. A good night's sleep is important in a cool room, especially with the tropical temperatures that are increasingly expected due to climate change.

The effects of climate change should not be underestimated. According to schleswig-holstein.de, the number of “hot days” in Germany has tripled since the 1950s. Vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women, children and people with chronic illnesses are particularly affected.

Health aspects in focus

The Robert Koch Institute has carried out important evaluations on heat-related excess mortality in recent years and announces the first weekly report on heat-related mortality in the summer of 2025 for July 10th. The cooperation between various ministries and institutions shows that the issue is taken seriously and the need for effective heat protection is recognized.

Sunny Ramrath and Kathi Wietzke enjoy their hot day in Kiel, as do the students Sophia, Louisa and Maya, who are looking to cool off in the water after their studies. Despite the high temperatures, which make the dismantling work of Kiel Week difficult, priority is given to having fun outdoors. Ultimately, we can only hope that everyone gets through the heat week safely and adheres to the recommendations given to prevent health problems.