The lively fleet

The German Navy welcomes about 30 ships and boats from twelve nations to the 131st Kiel Week from June 20 to June 29, 2025. More than 1,800 sailors from around the world will bring the maritime atmosphere to life.

Among the guests are, for example, the U.S. command ship USS Mount Whitney and the destroyer USS Paul Ignatius.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the German Navy's training ship, the Gorch Fock, will also return from its 182nd overseas training voyage. The Gorch Fock will lead the Tall Ships Parade on Saturday, June 28, a colorful spectacle that brings maritime tradition to life.

“Every year it is a special highlight when the naval base Kiel-Wik fills up with many ships, boats, and their crews from different nations for Kiel Week. This year we will again open our gates for the Open Ship on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, 2025, to give interested visitors a direct impression of the Navy. After the return of the Gorch Fock to its home port, an additional small Open Ship will be offered on Friday, June 27, 2025, to allow visitors to tour the training ship. The races of the traditional cutter regatta will also take place in the fjord. I invite all Kiel residents and visitors of Kiel Week to let themselves be fascinated by the Navy,” said the commander of the naval base Kiel-Wik, frigate captain Frank Hallmann. The last entry for the Open Ship is at 4 PM.

Entry Regulations Open Ship

• Bag checks will be conducted upon entry.
• Bringing pets into the barracks area is prohibited.
• Bringing glass bottles is prohibited.
• Bringing alcoholic beverages of any kind is prohibited.
• Bringing weapons of any kind (e.g., firearms, knives, brass knuckles, pepper spray, etc.) is prohibited.
• Entry into the barracks area with bicycles, pedelecs, S-pedelecs, e-bikes, or e-scooters is prohibited.
• Last entry: 4:00 PM

Program of the German Navy at Kiel Week 2025

Friday, June 20

from 6:30 AM

Arrival of BALTOPS participants at the naval base Kiel-Wik

("Up close," you can experience the units at the Friedrichsort Lighthouse or from the submarine memorial in Mönkeberg)

Saturday, June 21

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Ship (without the opportunity to visit "Gorch Fock," with program, concert, etc.)

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Sunday, June 22

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Service on board the frigate Bayern (only confirmed registrations, registration: [email protected])

Open Ship (without the opportunity to visit "Gorch Fock," with program, concert, etc.)

Monday, June 23

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Camp Marine (students visit the German Navy)

Wreath-laying ceremony in memory of the comrades lost at sea from all nations (Naval Memorial Laboe, Beach Street 92, Laboe)

Award ceremony for cutter regatta (ZK 10 and open classes), film hall naval base Kiel

Tuesday, June 24

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Camp Marine (students visit the German Navy)

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Concert by the Marine Music Corps Kiel on board the frigate Bayern, naval base Kiel-Wik

Wednesday, June 25

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Camp Marine (students visit the German Navy)

Thursday, June 26

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Concert by the Marine Music Corps Kiel at the Forestry School (no registration required, free admission)

Friday, June 27

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cutter regatta races, Kiel Fjord

Open Ship (only the opportunity to visit Gorch Fock)

Award ceremony for cutter regatta (K-II-K, OLJM, INAT, JWK), film hall naval base Kiel

Saturday, June 28

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cutter races, seaside resort Düsternbrook

Participation of Gorch Fock in the Tall Ships Parade as the lead ship

Award ceremony for cutter regatta (cutter race), film hall naval base Kiel