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Windjammer Parade 2025: A maritime highlight of Kiel Week!
Experience the Windjammer Parade 2025 during Kiel Week: Over 100 ships will sail on the Kiel Fjord on June 28th.
Windjammer Parade 2025: A maritime highlight of Kiel Week!
The maritime highlight of Kiel Week, the windjammer parade, will take place on June 28, 2025. The parade starts at 11 a.m., with the ships setting sail at 10:45 a.m. The impressive fleet is led by the sailing training ship “Gorch Fock”. Over 100 traditional sailors and private boats are sailing on the Kiel Fjord, which will sail to the Friedrichsort lighthouse at a speed of around four knots. The ships return to their berths around 2 p.m. and spectators can enjoy this spectacle from both water and land.
Popular viewing points such as the beaches on the east and west banks of the fjord and the Tiessenkai in Holtenau are recommended for the windjammer parade. You can look forward to a colorfully mixed fleet that is all about sailing, while around three million guests are expected to make Kiel Week 2025 an unforgettable experience. With the motto “Fabulous Mythical Creatures”, special emphasis is being placed on children’s activities this year.
A long tradition
The Kiel Week looks back on an impressive history. It was founded in 1882 as a sailing regatta by naval officers and merchants. The event quickly developed into an internationally recognized regatta series. The Navy has been heavily involved over the years and has been inviting people to “Open Ship” events at its base in the Wik for decades, where visitors can find out about the maritime world, such as kieler-woche.de reported.
This year there is not only the windjammer parade, but also other highlights such as the naval inspector's reception, ecumenical services and concerts by the naval music corps. Marine cutters have also been taking part in the Kiel Week for over 135 years and showing off their skills in races in the inner fjord. The regattas can be followed from the keel line - without binoculars.
A feast for the senses
The Kiel Week not only attracts sailing sports, but is also a feast for the senses. During this time, the water around Kiel is lively, and the town hall tower tour offers a heavenly view over the city's rooftops, the fjord and the many sailing boats. For photography enthusiasts and city explorers, this is an excellent way to see well-known landmarks from a new perspective, like on kiel-sailing-city.de described.
The Kiel Week, which lasts from June 21st to 29th, 2025, not only captivates sailing fans, but also offers a colorful supporting program with concerts, culinary offerings and many other attractions. Anyone who comes here will certainly have a good knack for experiencing the fascination of the marine world up close.