Falckensteiner Strand
Kiel's most popular natural beach, facing the mouth of the fjord, with a view across to the Laboe memorial tower.
Falckensteiner Strand lies near the mouth of the fjord on the western shore of northern Kiel. Its roughly 2 km of fine sand is backed by woods and meadows. In summer it has lifeguards, beach chair rentals, food kiosks and a naturist bathing area. Visitors can watch large ferries and cruise ships leave the fjord, and across the water are the Laboe Naval Memorial tower and a lighthouse. Admission is free. It takes about 40 minutes by bus from the city center, and in summer a ferry connects with it, making it a good spot for swimming and sunbathing for visitors staying in the city.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Olympic Harbour Schilksee
- U-995 Submarine
- Laboe Naval Memorial
- Kiel Canal Holtenau Locks
- Kiellinie
- Kunsthalle zu Kiel
- Zoological Museum of Kiel University
- Kiel Maritime Museum