Kiel Week 2026

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Celebrating the Kiel Week

Let yourself be enchanted by the majestic Elbe and the charming canals on a unique journey from Berlin to Kiel. Start in the vibrant capital Berlin, with its rich history, diverse cultural scene and modern architecture. From here, you glide along picturesque waterways through idyllic landscapes and pass historic towns such as Rothensee and charming Lauenburg, which enchants with its half-timbered houses and medieval flair.

A highlight of your trip is the arrival in the vibrant port city of Hamburg, where maritime history, modern architecture and a cosmopolitan attitude to life come together. Enjoy the view of the impressive Elbphilharmonie concert hall, stroll through the Speicherstadt warehouse district or discover the hustle and bustle of the Landungsbrücken jetties.

Your journey ends in Kiel, the gateway city to the Baltic Sea, known for its fresh sea air, extensive harbor and maritime atmosphere. This is where water lovers, sailing enthusiasts and culture vultures come together. A Special Highlight: During your journey, you will experience the world-famous Kiel Week (20–28 June 2026) – the largest sailing event in the world and at the same time a vibrant folk festival. This unique celebration combines thrilling international regattas with a colorful program of music, culture, and entertainment along the waterfront. Visitors from all over the globe gather in Kiel to enjoy its maritime flair, festive atmosphere, and countless events on land and at sea – making your arrival in the port city an unforgettable experience.

Experience a perfect blend of nature, culture and maritime flair along the way. Discover the diversity of Northern Germany - from the urban energy of Berlin to the historical significance of Hamburg and the coastal romance of Kiel. This journey promises not only breathtaking views, but also unforgettable experiences along one of the most beautiful waterways in Germany.

Itinerary

day 1-2 | Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.


day 2-3 | Potsdam

The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.

The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.


day 4 | Haldensleben

Haldensleben is a historic town in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany, serving as the administrative seat of the Börde district. Situated along the Ohre River and the Mittelland Canal, it is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, extensive Neolithic history, and scenic natural surroundings.


day 4 | Calvörde

The town of Calvörde is located in northwestern Saxony-Anhalt and is about 50 kilometers north of Magdeburg. Calvörde is a quiet and idyllic town, but it is also quite lively. The oldest mention of the city dates back to 1046. Calvörde Saxony-Anhalt is extremely worth seeing and impresses with many historic buildings and sights. The market square is the center of Calvörde and here are also the oldest buildings of the city. The town hall was built in 1331 and is therefore the oldest building. The castle of Calvörde was built in the 15th century and is also very popular with tourists. In recent years it has been restored several times and now offers space for various exhibitions and events. If you want to learn more about the history of Calvörde, you should definitely visit the St. Wendelinus Church. This church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest churches in Saxony-Anhalt.

The town of Calvörde is located in northwestern Saxony-Anhalt and is about 50 kilometers north of Magdeburg. Calvörde is a quiet and idyllic town, but it is also quite lively. The oldest mention of the city dates back to 1046. Calvörde Saxony-Anhalt is extremely worth seeing and impresses with many historic buildings and sights. The market square is the center of Calvörde and here are also the oldest buildings of the city. The town hall was built in 1331 and is therefore the oldest building. The castle of Calvörde was built in the 15th century and is also very popular with tourists. In recent years it has been restored several times and now offers space for various exhibitions and events. If you want to learn more about the history of Calvörde, you should definitely visit the St. Wendelinus Church. This church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest churches in Saxony-Anhalt.


day 5 | Uelzen

Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in Lower Saxony and was formerly called Löwenwalde. Today, Uelzen is best known for its Hundertwasser train station. Even those who arrive not by train but by ship should not miss this imposing structure. From here, the path of stones leads to the inner city area. The total of twenty stone sculptures were created by the artist Dagmar Glemme and are colorful eye-catchers in the city area. In the center of Uelzen in Lower Saxony, buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Post Office and the New Town Hall are worth seeing. The Church of St. Mary, built in 1270, is also an important sight. It houses the so-called Golden Ship, which, along with the Hundertwasser train station, is a landmark of the city. In the area of Lüneburger Strasse and Gudesstrasse runs the pedestrian zone of Uelzen with various stores and gastronomic offerings.

Uelzen is a Hanseatic town in Lower Saxony and was formerly called Löwenwalde. Today, Uelzen is best known for its Hundertwasser train station. Even those who arrive not by train but by ship should not miss this imposing structure. From here, the path of stones leads to the inner city area. The total of twenty stone sculptures were created by the artist Dagmar Glemme and are colorful eye-catchers in the city area. In the center of Uelzen in Lower Saxony, buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Imperial Post Office and the New Town Hall are worth seeing. The Church of St. Mary, built in 1270, is also an important sight. It houses the so-called Golden Ship, which, along with the Hundertwasser train station, is a landmark of the city. In the area of Lüneburger Strasse and Gudesstrasse runs the pedestrian zone of Uelzen with various stores and gastronomic offerings.


day 5 | Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck is a municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany, located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Lüneburg. It is most famous for the Scharnebeck twin ship lift (Schiffshebewerk Scharnebeck), a massive engineering feat on the Elbe Lateral Canal.


day 5-6 | Lauenburg

Located just outside Hamburg, the small town of Lauenburg has a beautiful old town, which nestles picturesquely on the slopes of the Elbe River and is home to many galleries and arts and crafts businesses. Thanks to the charming atmosphere of the town, walks in this district are very nice. Also worth seeing is the lovingly designed Elbschifffahrtsmuseum, which is housed in a historic building in the middle of the old town and vividly depicts the most important aspects of shipping on the Elbe, which has always been very important for Lauenburg.

Located just outside Hamburg, the small town of Lauenburg has a beautiful old town, which nestles picturesquely on the slopes of the Elbe River and is home to many galleries and arts and crafts businesses. Thanks to the charming atmosphere of the town, walks in this district are very nice. Also worth seeing is the lovingly designed Elbschifffahrtsmuseum, which is housed in a historic building in the middle of the old town and vividly depicts the most important aspects of shipping on the Elbe, which has always been very important for Lauenburg.


day 6-7 | Hamburg

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster River, which is a tributary of the Elbe. At the same time it is one of the three new federal states since the reunification of Germany. The Hamburg fish market is a popular tourist magnet. The Reeperbahn is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Visitors can get up close to their stars at the Panoptikum, a wax museum. The Speicherstadt offers cafes, museums and smaller canals and the Elbphilharmonie, which is located on the banks of the Elbe, is considered a "cultural monument for all".

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.


day 8-9 | Kiel

Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.


What's included

VIVA All-Inclusive

  • Diner

    Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.

  • Soda

    All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages; have a look at our bar menu

  • High Tea

    High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match

  • Minibar

    daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin

  • Sekt

    A warm welcome with a welcome champagne - here's to a wonderful stay on board

  • Beauty

    Selected beauty products from RITUALS

  • Wifi

    Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed reception

  • Service

    Tips for the entire crew


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