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Vast reed beds and lush yellow rapeseed fields, kilometres of beaches and a wide variety of leisure activities - this is how the Bay of Kiel in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein presents itself. The Baltic Sea coast between Kiel and Denmark is scenic, family-friendly and animal-loving at the same time. Once reserved only for the nobility and wealthy city dwellers for summer holidays, today several generations are drawn to this region, which is surrounded by water, meadows, forests, thatched houses and typical brick Gothic architecture.
The campsites in the Bay of Kiel are categorised differently, ranging from simple facilities to campsites with an excellent seal of quality. Thanks to the variety on offer, the most diverse camping needs are harmonised in this region, so that couples, families and friends with or without dogs feel equally at home. Camping in the Bay of Kiel is possible between April and October, and in many places also in the winter months.
Campers spend their holidays directly on the fine Baltic Sea beach, directly behind the dyke or on extensive fields near the water. The sound of the sea makes it easy to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. What's more, many places have their own bathing beach, where four-legged friends are also welcome in designated areas.
The most striking traffic feature in Schleswig-Holstein is the A7 federal motorway. With a length of almost 963 km, it is the longest motorway in Germany, connecting Denmark with Austria in a north-south direction. Via the Hamburg hub, the A7 winds its way past Neumünster and the Bay of Kiel to Flensburg. Along the way through Schleswig-Holstein, travellers will find a number of motorway service stations, petrol stations and rest stops such as Holmmoor near Norderstedt and Wikingerland near Schleswig. The distance from Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Munich to Kiel is 95 km, 593 km and 887 km respectively.
An alternative is the A1 motorway, which stretches from Saarbrücken via the Ruhr area to the Bay of Kiel. Near Hamburg it also meets the A7 and A24 motorways and the A20 in Lübeck. On its route through Holstein, there are the Buddikate petrol and service stations near Ahrensburg and Neustädter Bucht in Sierksdorf, among others. Campers from Trier drive 672 km, from Cologne 510 km and from Bremen 230 km. But whether you are travelling on the A1 or A7, anyone with a flexible schedule will avoid the traffic hubs of Hamburg and Lübeck during rush hour. What's more, during holiday periods there is likely to be a significant increase in traffic on both routes.
The Romans once searched for amber on the beaches until the first summer holidaymakers discovered the beauty of the Bay of Kiel in imperial times. Then as now, the region delights visitors with its extensive sandy beaches, which meander along the modern seaside resorts of Kappeln, Laboe and Weissenhäuser Strand. There are also towns worth visiting such as Kiel, Osterby and Eckernförde, which boast a historical heritage and maritime charm.
It is the capital and largest city in Schleswig-Holstein. Its name is closely associated with the annual Kieler Woche sailing regatta, which is usually held in June. A tour of the harbour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Kiel. The lock system in the Holtenau district, the gateway to the Kiel Canal, is particularly worth seeing. Once back on solid ground, we recommend a stroll through the pretty old town and a visit to St Nicholas Church, which dates back to 1242.
The picturesque holiday resort of Kappeln lies between the Baltic Sea and the Schlei, a fjord-like inlet. A trip on the steam-powered museum railway through the fishing landscape is a special experience. In addition to this piece of industrial culture on time-honoured tracks, the town fascinates visitors with its herring fence. Kappeln's landmark is over 500 years old and was once a widespread method of catching the fish, which appear in large shoals.
Sea and dunes, forests and lakes - the Bay of Kiel forms a diverse landscape backdrop in which campers can find peace and relaxation or be active while travelling.
On the extensive sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea, such as in Glücksburg or Laboe, bathing holidaymakers can make themselves comfortable in the beach chairs and watch the colourful goings-on on the shallow shore. Or how about a refreshing dip in Lake Lank or Lake Passad? While hikers are out and about along the Kiel Canal or the European long-distance hiking trail, the wind and waves carry surfers, kiters and sailors across the water. Cyclists, on the other hand, follow the designated routes, for example on the gentle plains of the Baltic Sea coastal cycle path.
Building sandcastles, searching for shells or flying a kite with mum and dad - the Bay of Kiel is also a holiday paradise for children. The subtropical swimming pool at Weissenhäuser Strand, the aquarium in Kiel and the zoo in Gettorf provide plenty of variety.
Lovingly renovated town houses in Art Nouveau style and a town church with eye-catching stepped gables make the historic centre of Heiligenhafen a popular excursion destination. No less photogenic: the Fehmarnsund Bridge and the submarine U 995 at the naval memorial in Laboe.
Whether fried or smoked - fish is at the top of the menus in the country inns and fish stalls. The most popular are trout, mackerel, cod, eel, herring and herring, which taste great with fried potatoes, butter sauce and seasonal vegetables. Labskaus is also one of the region's best-known specialities. This savoury delicacy made from beef is served in restaurants with beetroot, egg and gherkin.
If you like, you can have this traditional dish garnished with a rollmops. Grandma's cookery book was particularly kind to those with a sweet tooth, who have to choose between red fruit jelly with vanilla sauce, hot raspberries on chocolate ice cream and jelly with redcurrants. And true to the saying that the fish must swim, the Holsteiner swears by his bitter beer from local breweries.
The landscape along the Bay of Kiel is varied and diverse, but is unmistakably beautiful at any time of year. There is no doubt that the months of July and August are the sunniest. With temperatures of 22°C and above, it is mainly bathing holidaymakers who are drawn to the Baltic Sea during the summer high season, when the water temperature is 18°C throughout.
Outside of the bathing season, May, June and September are recommended, when the thermometer reads between 15°C and 19°C. This is when the mild temperatures are ideal for sightseeing tours and sporting activities. Many campers also appreciate the quieter early and late summer months to enjoy the healthy and healing sea climate to the full. Winter also has its charm with temperatures around freezing point, for example when roaming the snow-covered beaches with children and dogs.