Your Essential Travel Guide To Kiel

Home to over 235 thousand people, Kiel is known as one of the best places in Nothern Germany.

Kiel is actively engaged and continually developing in areas such as: international ships trade, electrical engineering, mechanics, ship construction, chemistry, textile and the fishing industry.

Each year, many tourists travel from Scandinavia and other Baltic countries just to spend some relaxing time or shopping in Kiel.

Sophienhof shopping centre is the largest shopping centre in the city. It's just a few minutes walk from central train station and has many clothing shops. You can also visit the nearby Karstadt shopping centre. For more information visit [sophienhof.de](http://www.sophienhof.de ?_target=_blank)

Address: Sophienblatt 20, Kiel. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 20:00; Saturdays 10:00 - 18:00; Sundays closed.

Holsten and dänische are full of cafes, clothing and souvenir shops.

Citti Park offers over 80 stores for groceries, clothing, gifts and entertainment such as H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Vero Moda, Esprit, Toys'R'Us.

Address: Mühlendamm 1, Kiel. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00 - 20:00. For more information visit [citti-park.de](http://www.citti-park.de ?_target=_blank)

Raisdorf is located 11 km from Kiel and offers many options from outlets to famous brands. It's open Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 20:00

Ikea is also available in Kiel. Visit ikea.com/de