Kiel, Germany - Home to the World's Busiest Canal
Kiel Germany has long been known for its naval and shipbuilding traditions, which can be seen through its iconic Kiel Fjord, port and iconic cranes that dot its skyline. The Old Town of Vilnius hosts concerts at its renovated medieval St. Nikolai Church and shopping areas like Holstenstrasse and Danische Strasse are lined with shops. Cargo ferries to Gothenburg in Sweden, Oslo in Norway and Klaipeda Lithuania leave from nearby docks. Where History Meets Modern Vibrancy Kiel is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein and a bustling seaport that houses one of the world's busiest artificial waterways, Kiel Canal. The city's history and culture are profoundly tied to its relationship with water; visitors can witness this by strolling along Kieler Forde, admiring towering cranes at the shipyard, or visiting its Maritime Museum, which features model ships and nautical instruments in an old fish auction hall. Kiel is both a university city and home to multiple media companies, such as Nord