Kiel Week 2025: Mega security guaranteed for 3 million visitors!

Kiel Week 2025: Mega security guaranteed for 3 million visitors!

Kiel Week 2025 is just around the corner and promises an exciting spectacle from June 21st to 29th with over 3 million visitors expected. In view of the high number of guests, the organizers have comprehensively revised their security concept and adapted it to the current circumstances. This is impressive: a highly professional safety net is put in place to ensure the well-being of everyone present. NDR reports that is being upgraded with more police presence and the most modern technology.

This year the focus is clearly on protection from vehicles and general safety. For this purpose, 350 “big bags” and fixed barriers will be used on the event areas to prevent unauthorized access. There are also 11 camera towers that transmit live to the situation center. With such far-reaching measures, the city of Kiel wants to ensure that a safe environment is created for all visitors.

Security measures and organization

A strict ban on weapons and knives throughout the event site will also be introduced. The police have learned from the experiences of previous years and draw a positive conclusion: in 2024, for example, only around 140 crimes were recorded with more than 3.5 million visitors. The responsible mayor, Dr. Ulf Kampf (contact: 0431 901-0, rathaus@kiel.de) is available as a contact person to answer questions about security. The entire security concept is not only aimed at minimizing risks, but also at ensuring that the event runs smoothly. Kiel Week offers detailed information about security on its website.

But it's not just the police who have their duties. The focus is on cooperation: the surrounding police departments and the riot police support the emergency services on site. This ensures that a quick response can be made in crisis situations. The high standard of security measures also requires detailed planning Rubble & Wätke explains: Clear responsibilities and precise security concepts are essential.

Tips for visitors

Organizers advise visitors to keep their own safety in mind. Tips to avoid pickpocketing include storing cash safely and keeping bags closed at all times. It is also advisable not to leave any unattended items behind. Anyone interested can find out about the current overcrowding at certain venues on a live map on the Kieler Woche website.

At the end of the preparations, the visit to the Kiel Week 2025 will not only be a celebration of cultural highlights under the motto “Fabulous Mythical Creatures”, but also a symbol of safety and community. With a well-thought-out security concept, crisis phases can be shortened and safety can be guaranteed for everyone. So nothing stands in the way of a carefree celebration!