Kiel's industry focuses on shipbuilding andMachinery manufacturingMainly,shipbuilding industrySecond only to Hamburg.In addition, the main industries aremarine economyAnd marine science and technology, biotechnology and medical technology, new energy, logistics, machinery manufacturing and other industries.
Kiel is also famoustourist city, every June of the Gregorian calendartraditional festivalKieler Woche Week (German: Kieler Woche) is the world's leading sailing event. At the same time, the cultural activities held by Kieler Woche also attract more than three million tourists from Germany and even around the world to come to revel.
Chinese name
Kiel
Foreign name
Kiel
Administrative Region Category
Capital of Schleswig Holstein State
Region
Northern Germany
geographical position
54°19′31″N,10°8′26″E
Area
118.65 km²
Area under jurisdiction
Lubeck, Freiburg, New Minster, etc
climatic conditions
Temperate marine climate
population size
239000 (2013)
Famous scenic spot
Olympic Sailing Field, Nikolai Church, Warrior Soul Sculpture, Kiel TV Tower
Kiel was the first town named Tom Kyle established by Adolf IV, Earl of Schauenburg, in 1233 AD, and has been granted the city right since 1242;Since 1284Hanseatic LeagueUntil it was expelled in 1518 for conniving at piracy in the port.
In 1431, the Kiel Fair was held for the first time. Later, it became the most important market in Schleswig Holstein area. It gradually began to lose its importance until 1850. The last fair was held in 1900.
From 1773 to 1864, the city belonged toDenmarkKing, but was not incorporated into the Danish mainland, so although Kiel belongs to GermanyKing of DenmarkGovernance;Although the emperor was abolished in 1806, the Danish king continued to rule Kiel as Duke of Holstein;In 1848,Shile SuyigeAnd Holstein against Denmark, Kiel becameSchleswig HolsteinCapital;During the Second Schleswig War in 1864, Kiel, Schleswig and the rest of Holstein wereAustrian Empire andPrussiaAfter the conquest of the Royal Alliance, Kiel was briefly managed by Austrians and Prussians, but in 1866Austro-Prussian War As a result, Kiel was annexed by Prussia in 1867.
On March 24, 1865,King Of Prussia William IPrussianBaltic Fleet The base moved from Danzig to Kiel;In 1871, King William I of Prussia becameGerman EmpireEmperor, he chose Kiel andPort WilliamAs an imperial war port.Since Kiel is the center of German shipbuilding industry,Kiel CanalAt the end of the eastern section of the city, the city has been serving as the main German naval base since the 1860s, so the size of its city has grown rapidly, and most of the old city center and surrounding areas have been razed and rebuilt. This is also the end of 1918 when the naval mutiny (historically known asKiel Sailor Uprising）The place.
AsMilitary harborAnd submarine manufacturing base, Kielthe Second World WarDuring the period, it was heavily bombed by the Allies, and the city buildings were severely destroyed. After the war, the original buildings were not foundDesign drawings, so it is a pity that it is not likeSchleswig HolsteinOther towns completely restore the original appearance of the city.
In 1946, Kiel became the seat of the government of Schleswig Holstein State, and officially became the capital of the state in 1972;Since 1975, Kiel has held Kiel Fair again every year. Now it is a bustling city full of music, food and traditional customs.
Sailing City Sign
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Aerial view of Kiel Bay
Kiel is inthe BalticKiel Bay, is the center of German shipbuilding industryKiel CanalThe end point of the eastern section ofnaval base。The sailing competition here is very famous. The Kiel Week Navigation Festival held every June is one of the largest sailing events in the world.In 1936 and 1972,Olympic GamesIn GermanyBerlinandMunichWhen held, rowing events were held in Kiel.Kiel orquantum mechanicsThe birthplace of Max Carl Ernst Ludwig Planck, the founder of.
Kiel Canal, also known as Nord Ostsee Kanal, is an important waterway connecting the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.Located in northern Germany, it starts from the North Sea in the westElbe RiverOralBrensbittelkog, extending 61 miles eastward to Heldanau.The total length is 98.7 kmFace width103m, 13.7m deep, navigable canaldraftIt takes only 7-9 hours for a 9-meter, 20000 ton seagoing ship to pass through the canalOresund Strait－Kattegat Strait—Skagerrak StraitThe voyage was shortened by 685 kilometers.There are 8 ship locks and 7 high bridges over 40 meters high on the canal, which can pass sea ships.Construction was started on June 3, 1887, and the project was completed and opened to navigation on June 22, 1895;Germany built this canal for military purposes. German ships do not have to detour after openingJutland PeninsulaFree travel between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea has shortened the voyage from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea by as much as 756 kilometers.The river bed was widened and deepened in 1907, and in 1914the First World WarIt was completed a few weeks before the outbreak, and it has been able to pass large ships.
Before the First World War,Kiel CanalIt is owned by the German government.After the First World War, according to 1919《Treaty of Versailles》The canal is internationalized, but managed by Germany.In 1936, Hitler overthrew the relevant provisions of the Treaty of Versailles and closed the canal.the Second World WarLater, the free navigation of ships in all countries was re established.In terms of commerce, it is now the shortest, safest, most convenient and most economical waterway between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Located on the busy shipping line in Europe, the Kiel Canal has the most shipsInternational Canal, YesNorthern EuropeOfFinland、Sweden，Central EuropeOfpolandas well asEastern EuropeOfRussia、Estonia、Latvia、LithuaniaWaiting for the Baltic countries toAtlanticA shortcut to the sea.
From 13:00 to 23:30 on December 12, 2015, we are going to visit the seventh stop of Globegroup -PortugalLisbonOfChinese Navyone hundred and fifty-twonaval vesselsformationJinan Ship, Yiyang Ship and Thousand Island Lake Ship passed through Kiel Canal from east to west and entered GermanyElbe River。This is the first time that a Chinese naval ship has passed through the Kiel Canal.
Kiel University
Christian Albrechts Universitat zu Kiel (German abbreviation: CAU English abbreviation: Kiel University) is named after its founder, Christian Albrecht of Schleswig Holstein Gottorf.She was founded in 1665school badgeIt is reminiscent of the war years when it was founded: the whole picture symbolizes peace -- a woman holdingPalmThe branch is full in the other handickerOfHorn workIn addition, it is also printed withLatinPAX OPTIMA RERUM (peace is the most precious wealth).
Kiel University has a long history,DisciplinesIt is one of the traditional universities in Germany.A group of prestigious scientists have taught here, such asMax Planck (Max Planck)、Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (Heinrich Rudolf Hertz), built the first "Geiger" in Kiel in 1928Counter”Hans Geiger ofNobel PrizeOtto, the chemist of·Dears(Otto Diels), he is the last of six Nobel Prize winners who have taught in Kiel.During the Second World War, almost all the university buildings were destroyed by air raids except the university hospitals.After 1945, except for the hospital affiliated to the university, the rest of the school buildings were rebuilt and expanded on a land of about 80 hectares in the northwest suburb of Kiel;Except for a few departments, all the colleges, departments and clinics of the university are arranged in new buildings equipped with modern facilities.
Germany's largest shipyard
HovazGermanyThe shipbuilding company HDW Nobiskrug GmbH is the most modern comprehensive shipyard in Europe and the largest shipyard in Germany. It can build various types and levels of merchant ships and naval shipsContainer shipAnd nonNuclear powered submarineIn terms of construction, it is in the leading position in the world, and pays special attention to submarine construction technology, such as reducing noise radiation, improving detection accuracy of detection equipment, and increasing self-supporting power.The most famous person in history is KielGermaniaThe proud work of the shipyard: the Nazi navyGerman cruiser Prinz Eugen 。
There are also many beautiful scenic spots near Kiel, such as Kiel BeachShirk Lake(Schilksee), etc.Laboe, a small town 20 kilometers north of Kiel, also has a spectacular naval monument and a World War II submarine U-995 for visiting.
Kiel week isHistory of GermanyTime-honoredtraditional festival。It is held on the Saturday of the second week of June every year for 8 days.From the first Kiel Week in 1882, more than 100 years ago, to the present age, a variety of literary and artistic activities have been added during the festival, making every Kiel Week as lively as before Christmas.Not only sailing ships, but also official ships and military ships from all countries will be invited to come here, gradually forming an international comprehensive exchange art week.
On June 17, 2016, the 23rd batch of Chinese NavySomaliaGulf of AdenMaritime escort formationType 054A frigate Xiangtan ShipArrived in Kiel, Germany, and participated in Kiel Week for the first time on behalf of Chinese officials.
ShihezhouThe railway node of.Due to its proximity to Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, Kiel mainly uses short and medium distance vehicles to other regions in the state and Hamburg, supplemented byICE, IC or EC can be directly reached or passedBerlin、Cologne、FrankfurtMunich, KerlsruheDortmund、Hanover、Dresden、MannheimGermany and other big cities also have direct access to SwitzerlandZurichTrain number of.More optional long-distance or international trains can be transferred to Hamburg.
highway
The city has developedPublic transport linesNetwork,corporate namebyKVG。At the entrance of the central railway station in the city, there are a lot of bus lines, which can reach almost any corner of the city, and the beaches around the city are no exception.The roads outside the city also extend in all directions, and you can drive directly to the beach in the north or other cities;To the west to Beihai;Go south through New Minster to Hamburg;To the west, you can reach the second largest city of ShihezhouLübeck 。
water transport
Large cruise ships in ports and international routes
There is a special beach for viewing the sea in Kiel BayTourist routesIt can be directly connected to the Central Railway Station not far from the harbor and several beaches around.In addition, as a seaport cityInternational routes, take a huge luxury cruise ship to major cities and ports in Northern Europe, such asCopenhagen、OsloEtc.
aviation
There is an airport in the northwest of Kiel, but it is not open to the public at present.Passengers who choose to fly can choose to take trains or airport buses that run almost every hourHamburg AirportTake the plane.You can also choose to drive to the airport.
