German ports
Kiel
Germany · Baltic Sea · 3 terminals
approx. 187 calls (2025)
Kiel is one of Germany’s most important Baltic departure ports: Ostseekai, Ostuferhafen and Norwegenkai – ideal for Norway fjords, Baltic cities and short Northern Europe routes with AIDA, Mein Schiff and other lines.
Ideal for: Norway & fjords, Baltic, short cruises
- Departure port
- 3 terminals
- Baltic Sea
Ostseekai, Ostuferhafen & Norwegenkai
Kiel has several passenger sites on the fjord. Ostseekai and Ostuferhafen serve cruises; Norwegenkai is also relevant for ferry and passenger traffic toward Scandinavia.
The fjord setting makes Kiel a compact turnaround port: short routes into the city, a clear terminal structure and high frequency in the Baltic season.
- Several terminals on the Kiel Fjord
- Strong Baltic turnaround location
- Live radar at /hafenradar-kiel
- Good rail and motorway links
Cruises from Kiel
Sailings from Kiel regularly head to Norway and the fjords, Baltic capitals and short Northern Europe trips. AIDA and Mein Schiff use Kiel heavily in summer.
Many itineraries are week or short cruises – ideal for guests from northern Germany and Scandinavia fans with a short journey.
- Focus on Norway / fjords and the Baltic
- Important departure port for AIDA and Mein Schiff
- Summer season especially busy
- Short and week-long routes common
Getting there & live shipping
Kiel main station and the A7/A215 motorways make arrival predictable. Which terminal is used is in the line’s documents – fjord sites are not interchangeable without a change.
Ship positions in the fjord and port area can be followed at /hafenradar-kiel and on the AIS map.
- Check the terminal (Ostseekai / Ostuferhafen) beforehand
- Allow for queues in peak season
- Harbour radar: /hafenradar-kiel
- Webcams: /haefen/webcams
Live ship traffic
AIS-based view via VesselFinder – coverage and freshness can vary.
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Webcams
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Innenförde / Hafen
Blick auf Förde, Stena- und Norwegen-Terminal-Umgebung
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Arrivals & departures
Scheduled times from the terminal operator (PORT OF KIEL).
Kreuzfahrt PORT OF KIEL
Open schedule ↗- kielmonitor – heute in Kiel ↗Live-/Tagesübersicht
- Kreuzfahrtliste (PDF) ↗Saisonliste, Änderungen möglich
Frequently asked questions
Which Kiel terminals serve cruises?
Key sites are Ostseekai and Ostuferhafen; Norwegenkai is mainly known for ferry and passenger traffic toward Scandinavia. The line names the exact terminal.
Which trips start from Kiel?
Especially Norway and fjord routes, Baltic city cruises and short trips. AIDA and Mein Schiff are strongly represented in season.
Where can I see ships in Kiel live?
At /hafenradar-kiel and via the AIS map on this page; more webcams at /haefen/webcams.
More ports in this overview
Editorial overview. Terminal counts, call figures and external links can vary by season and operator.