Holtenau

Holtenau is a port in Kiel’s district with the same name, in the Region of Schleswig-Holstein. Located at the contact between the Kiel Canal and Kiel Fjord, the marina is placed in an excellent location to can be used as a starting point for trips to the Baltic Sea and to the nearby countries of Denmark and Sweden. Near the marina also lies the Olympic Port of Kiel-Schilksee used for the sailing events at the Olympic Games hosted by Munich in 1972. Holtenau district has some attractions that engineering enthusiasts might appreciate, like the lock that separates the Canal from the Fjord, and Holtenau Lighthouse by the entrance to the Canal. Other attractions in the district are the Town hall, an obelisk from 1784 or the former Imperial Port Authority building. Sailors can travel the Fjord and stop at other marinas in Kiel if they want to be in a closer proximity to the city’s centre where they can explore the urban landscape and the cultural attractions of the area.