More than 150 years of industrial history have shaped the northern part of Kiel. Where locomotives and engines were once built, a forward-looking business district is now taking shape in Friedrichsort with the StrandOrt Kiel development.
The state capital, Kiel, and Kiel Economic Development (KiWi) are working together to revitalise a unique industrial site that is set to be given a new lease of life in the coming years.
For a long time, the site remained hidden from the public due to its industrial use and existing access restrictions. Many buildings, stories and traces of the past lay, so to speak, in a deep slumber – hidden behind factory gates and fences.
This year, too, there is once again an opportunity to get to know this special place up close. During the two-hour, free guided tours, visitors gain fascinating insights into the site’s eventful history, learn more about current developments and catch a glimpse of the future of StrandOrt Kiel.
The tours take place in small groups and offer the chance to enter an area that is not otherwise open to the public. Historic industrial heritage, a maritime atmosphere and exciting prospects for the future make the “StrandOrt Kiel walk 'n' talk” a special experience for anyone interested in the history and development of Kiel.
IMPORTANT: Please download the liability waiver, sign it and bring it with you to the tour.
No problem – the StrandOrt Kiel walk 'n' talk tours take place regularly from June to October.
The next dates in August:
7 August 2026, 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
11 August 2026, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
28 August 2026, 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Registration for the August dates will open from mid-July.
