Laboe Naval Memorial
Marine-Ehrenmal Laboe
An 85-metre-high memorial tower shaped like a ship’s bow, standing at the mouth of Kiel Fjord. Its top offers views over the fjord and the Baltic, and the U-995 submarine is nearby.
Built between 1927 and 1936 at the eastern exit of the fjord, the Laboe Naval Memorial honours sailors who died in the two world wars and now commemorates all seafarers lost at sea, regardless of nationality. The tower is about 72 metres tall (around 85 metres above sea level) and shaped like a ship’s prow. Visitors can take a lift and then walk up to the observation deck, which overlooks the fjord, the sailing boats and the lighthouse on the opposite shore. Underground are a memorial hall and naval history galleries. Admission is about €7, and there is a combined ticket with the U-995 submarine. From Kiel, take the fjord ferry for about 1 hour or bus 100 for about 40 minutes. After disembarking, you can swim at Laboe Beach.
Opening hours
About 9:30 am–6:00 pm (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- U-995 Submarine
- Falckensteiner Strand
- Olympic Harbour Schilksee
- Kiel Canal Holtenau Locks
- Kiellinie
- Kunsthalle zu Kiel
- Zoological Museum of Kiel University
- Kiel Maritime Museum