Family adventures in Kiel: Unforgettable weekend experiences!
Discover exciting family trips and events in Kiel on August 16th and 17th, 2025 during the summer holidays.

Family adventures in Kiel: Unforgettable weekend experiences!
There is an exciting program for families in Kiel this weekend. The summer holidays in Schleswig-Holstein invite you to explore the city and its surroundings with your little ones. On August 16th and 17th, 2025 there will be a variety of events that will make the hearts of both children and adults beat faster. So reported kn online that the boat harbor summer will provide a great atmosphere with live music on August 16th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The range extends from Evely to Deep in Moon, all in wonderful weather by the water.
But that's not all that Kiel has to offer. A hands-on activity in the Hugendubel library, which starts at 9.30 a.m., promises to be exciting.
For young acting talents, the Task acting school offers trial lessons for children and young people from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attention, the age groups of 7-9 and 12-14 years are addressed here. A lively discussion Bicycles sold on platforms such as eBay and Craigslist remind us that outdoor activities such as cycling are also very popular in northern Germany, especially if you want to explore the surrounding area on two wheels.
Various activities for children
A highlight is the museum tour “In the spirit of the little ones” in the Kunsthalle zu Kiel, which is intended for the very little ones aged 2 to 4 from 11 a.m. But older children also get their money's worth at the theater performances in the Werftparktheater. “Oh, so beautiful is Panama” is performed here, and for the younger ones there is “The Moon and the Boat”, both from 12 p.m.
Families could plan a trip to the Haithabu Viking Museum, where archery is on the program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bronze casting demonstrations also bring a piece of history closer and offer adults the opportunity to learn more about old craft techniques, while children can try out exciting old handicraft techniques in the Molfsee open-air museum, also from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A second weekend full of discoveries
Sunday, August 17th, attracts visitors with the “Foray through Haithabu” tour, which starts at 2 p.m. and costs 4 euros in addition to entry for little explorers. The European Hanseatic Museum in Lübeck also has admission for around 21 euros and offers an exciting tour “On the trail of the Hanseatic League”. The threshing and potato festival in the Museumshof Lensahn from 10 a.m. promises not only a rich program, but also a look into the region's traditions.
As far as the little ones are concerned, there is a wide range of programs, from free weaving in Molfsee to exciting children's programs in the Mediendom Kiel, where you can experience “Tabaluga and the Signs of the World” from 3:30 p.m. The conclusion of the Probsteier Korntage in the castle park rounds off the weekend perfectly!
Overall, it shows that Kiel can offer a lively exchange of culture, education and fun for the whole family on August 16th and 17th. Don't miss these opportunities! So all that's left to say is: get outdoors and enjoy a weekend full of adventure!