European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Travel tip sea sails and maybe Sun highlight Kiel weekly Marc Mcfann staff writer nestled at the southwestern tip of the Baltic sea in Northern Germany is the sailing surfing sunbathing and All around fun City of Kiel. The site of Germany s largest Nava base Kiel has been a Well known trading port for hundreds of the City s climate and scenery also make it attractive As a site for aquatic diversions Kiel hosted the sailing events during Germany s 1936 and 1972 summer olympic games. The splendid combination of wind and water continue to make Kiel a sailing Paradise As evident saturday when Kiefer woche Kiel week begins. Its main event is the sailing Competition which is the largest in the world. An estimated 4,000 participants Are expected to compete. In addition Kiel week is a kaleidoscopic mixture of cultural exhibitions concerts global food festivals and other sporting events. The Jam packed program which runs through june 26, will include participants from More than 50 nations All eager to display their handicrafts and culinary treasures. On saturday a ship s Horn will sound from the Harbor to officially signal the Start of festivities. The carnival atmosphere begins with the Holsten umme a a mob like Quot stroll Quot Down Holste Strasse Germany s oldest pedestrian Only precinct. The Street Quot stroll Quot will transform into an instant party. Quot thousands of people from All Over the world come Here to Kiel week Quot said Gunnvor Hopp who has worked at Kiel s tourist information office for More than five years. Quot i have trouble finding them All Hopp said that Kiel week Quot has been going on for a Long time. It started As a Competition for sailors. There is food from just about every country. It is Good for the City and it s a lot of there is something happening on every Corner during Kiel week musicians from All Over the world preform throughout the festivities. From the regattas to the sports Fields from music Halls and Rock stages to Heaters and gourmet stands there is no Lack of meeting places to make new friends. A also Kiel boasts nearly 50 Miles of Fine Sandy beaches protected by High Cliffs from Westerly winds and offering opportunities for water and Beach sports of All kinds. Kiel canal one of the world s busiest Man made Waterways is a Good place to walk or Bike to View Ocean liners Navy vessels and water Craft of All sizes. Ferries sail daily to Sweden Denmark and Norway. Fresh Baltic breezes Coo the City s streets on even the hottest of summer Days allowing residents and visitors to stroll in Comfort along Holste Strasse. It is Replete with restaurants Garden cafes boutiques arcades and shops. The City also offers Many museums historic buildings and galleries. Climb the 348-foot Rathaus City Hal Tower for a magnificent View of the City and Bay. Kiel is the capital of Schleswig Holstein a state renowned for its natural Beauty and unspoiled cultural attractions. The landscape is dotted with mansions castles Parks and lakes and the area is Ideal for hiking cycling or just relaxing. Sightseeing Tours of downtown Kiel take place on wednesdays and sundays. To find out additional information on the City and surrounding areas Call its tourist information office at 0431-372-344. Further details can be obtained by calling the Kiel week office at 0431-901 -2402. The office s fax number is 0431901-2507. To Call from outside Germany dial your International Access code followed by the country code 49 and drop the first 0. Sas. Mcfadi above it Kiel City Hall towers above the Kleiner Kiel a Lake in the City Center flow brisk breezes make the City an Ideal location for Sailboat races in All size categories. A a a a Java. A �i-1 l it iof a Quot a a i. �?~.7 a a or i \ 7m Otto amp amp Vav Quot a. ii re a t f rest Csc a or a pm amp imm Max w. K30��bst 11 h t f ii. V a f a it a. Y v.ir-7 a j l v 7 f. R 1 v a >7 f Quot 7 a 7 a i 773v-y, l of it / i i . V a a y a i Quot a a a p a a a v a a a to a l Vav Ltd to i la y a Vamp re Var i. A june to Jav so i Pyi h Jaa Quot a f i 25
