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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kiel

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kiel, Germany

Updated February 6, 2025

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Kiel, Germany

Hörnbrücke

The world's first and only three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of a capital "N" to let boat traffic through.
Die Räuberköpfe (The Robbers´ Heads) are a little-known landmark in Kiel.

Kiel, Germany

'Die Räuberköpfe' ('The Robbers' Heads')

Legend claims these are the heads of executed criminals, magically turned to stone.
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Laboe Naval Memorial

Laboe, Germany

Laboe Naval Memorial

This monument to those fallen in the World Wars is accompanied by a U-boat that Germany bought for a Deutsche Mark.
7 miles from Kiel
Gondola of transporter bridge on Rendsburg High Bridge

Rendsburg, Germany

Rendsburg High Bridge

One of the last remaining railway viaducts equipped with a transporter ferry.
17 miles from Kiel
You must climb a ladder to place your letter in the Bridegroom’s Oak.

Eutin, Germany

Bridegroom's Oak

This ancient oak tree plays matchmaker for singles willing to branch out from the usual dating scene.
21 miles from Kiel
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