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Kiel: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

1. Kiel: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Experience the maritime atmosphere of Kiel from a different perspective with a 24-hour ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. Marvel at the boats in the port from the open-top bus, and travel to the extreme end of the North Sea-Baltic Canal to visit the former fishing village of Kiel-Holtenau. Look at the many sailboats, ferries and freighters in the Kiel Fjord. Due to the natural seawater harbor, the imposing offshore ferries and cruise ships can be seen directly in the city. An informative and live audio commentary will provide you with information about Kiel's history and monuments, as well as interesting facts about the vibrant city along the way. See the distinctive towers of the shipyards and submarine memorial at Laboe from the eastern shore. Journey through the locks of the Kiel Canal, before driving through the former fishing village of Holtenau. Admire the Holtenauer Lighthouse, and get panoramic views of City Hall Tower in the distance. See the tower of the Kiel Opera House and the ruins of Kiel Castle. Return to the city center to walk among the fountains of Hiroshima Park, and discover a former estuary at the Kleinen Kiel. Route: Stop 1 - Hauptbahnhof Stop 2 - Schwedenkai Stop 3 - Ostseekai  Stop 4 - Reventloubrucke Stop 5 - HerthastraBe Stop 6 - NOK Schleuse Stop 7 - NOK Kanalfahre Stop 8 - RankestraBe  Stop 9 - Holtenauer StraBe

Bremerhaven: German Emigration Center Entrance Ticket

2. Bremerhaven: German Emigration Center Entrance Ticket

The German Emigration Center is Europe’s largest and most modern museum on the topic of migration. You can follow the paths of 7 million Europeans who left their homeland via the port of Bremerhaven, in search of a better life in the New World. You can even begin a search for your own ancestors using the museum's state-of-the-art research facilities. Your electronic boarding pass allows you to embark on a journey of 300 years of immigration and emigration history. Each iCard contains the story of an individual who emigrated to the New World. The iCard also activates many audio stations and interactive displays. Equipped with the iCard, you will embark on an unforgettable journey through time and experience the stories of the emigrants firsthand. At the quay, you will meet emigrants from various European countries. Learn about how they experienced an emotional moment of farewell and departure to an unknown country. Together with them you will then board a ship, getting a glimpse of life aboard three eras of passenger shipping, for example, onboard the ocean liner Columbus in 1929. Having arrived at the immigration station on Ellis Island, you now have to undergo an immigration test at the legal desk. With the entry permit in hand, you will continue your journey to Grand Central in New York. Here, you will learn more about the life of the emigrants in the New World. Dive deeper into the history and factors of migration as you experience the various exhibition halls. Once you have completed the journey and learned all about the emigration process, you can embark on a personal search for emigrated ancestors in the Family Research room. This service is free of charge, and a trained assistant will be there to help guide you through your own family's emigration history.

Sylt: Guided Island Tour by Bus with Sylt Highlights

3. Sylt: Guided Island Tour by Bus with Sylt Highlights

Explore the island of Sylt onboard a comfortable bus and learn about the island on a guided tour. Travel from Trift to stunning locations like the seaside resort area of Braderup, the quaint villages of Keitum and Tinnum, and the lake and mud flats of Rantum. Hop aboard the spacious bus in Trift and relax on the scenic drive to through Wenningstedt to the shifting sand dune area of Kampen. Stop for a short break at the Königshafen restaurant in List. Visit the northernmost Gosch fish shop in List. Continue to the Hörnumer Odde nature preserve where you can purchase a boat trip with an Adler ship and admire the lush Hörnumer Odde preserve. Soak up the local small town charm as you pass through Braderup, Keitum, Munkmarsch, and Tinnum. Head back to your meeting point at the end of the tour.

List/Sylt: Guided Seal-Watching Cruise on a Rustic Boat

4. List/Sylt: Guided Seal-Watching Cruise on a Rustic Boat

Explore the Wadden Sea on board the rustic fishing cutter (boat) Gret Palucca or Rosa Paluka on a seal-watching boat trip from List, Sylt. Discover the resting places of resident seals and marvel at the cutest inhabitants of the North Sea. Observe local wildlife in their natural environment. The most likely time to see seals on the trip is two hours before and two hours after low tide. Take off from the harbor on your choice of Gret Palucca or Rosa Paluka. Gret Palucca is more than 70 years old and is maintained and restored winter after winter. Rosa Paluka was built in the 1960s and worked as a real fishing boat before returning in 2007 as a tour boat. During the cruise, a net will be launched to catch mussels, crabs, small fish, and starfish to observe before releasing them back into the wild. The fisherman on board will give you insights into the marine life of the North Sea as you admire these unique creatures.

Bremerhaven: Bus Tour through the City and Harbour

5. Bremerhaven: Bus Tour through the City and Harbour

Get to know Bremerhaven on a bus ride through the town and harbor with a live tour guide onboard. Pass by landmarks including markets and museums, and see the bustle of the ports and shipyards up close. Set off from the Schaufenster Fischereihafen (Shop Window Fishery Harbor), a scenic maritime and cultural spot. Head through the city, passing by museums like the German Maritime Museum. Next, ride through the Havenwelten (Harbor Worlds) area to see the port's fascinating harbor operations up close. Admire views of the normally restricted international port area, spot luxury cruise ships and ocean steamboats, and learn about the town's history and culture from the tour guide.

Bremerhaven: Admission Ticket to Klimahaus Bremerhaven

6. Bremerhaven: Admission Ticket to Klimahaus Bremerhaven

Journey around the world. Welcome to the Klimahaus. The Klimahaus Bremerhaven is a mixture between a science center and a theme park. It shows a unique world of weather, climate, and climate-change knowledge and experience, also making it a climate museum. Travel the world along the eighth longitude and experience the earth’s climate zones close up – exciting and spectacular. The Klimahaus is located in the middle of the Havenwelten Bremerhaven (Harbor Worlds Bremerhaven). Seen from a distance, it could be a ship or a cloud. But no matter what one makes of the form, the Klimahaus is an architectural accent in the Old Harbour. Its construction is remarkable in itself. You will cross five continents and nine locations. You will sweat, freeze, marvel, and laugh, and above all, meet people from around the world who will talk about their everyday lives and describe how the climate affects them.

From Tönning: Boat trip to see the seals

7. From Tönning: Boat trip to see the seals

You can marvel at crabs, smelt, plaice, hermit crabs, mussels, snails, and sea scorpions (depending on the haul). Another highlight is the lock through the Eider Barrage, where five gates regulate the tidal state. National park rangers and guides, NABU employees, or the ship's crew will inform you about the region and the animals from the catch, and will gladly answer any questions. Plenty of free parking is available!

Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

8. Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

Discover the Hanseatic city of Rostock on a flexible hop-on hop-off tour and see the most interesting sights of the city. Decide which attractions and neighborhoods are appealing, and simply disembark. Enjoy the evolutionary Darwineum, spot the animals at the zoo, or gaze at the city's many churches. Take an open-top tour and get the perfect view over the harbors, St. Peter's Church, the Nikolaikirche and the central station. Stop and resume your tour at any of the 7 stops to see the sights up close or wander the city and go shopping during the time in between. Continue with a visit to the educational Darwineum or discover a myriad of species at the Rostock Zoo. Ride further and hear information about the history and highlights of the city, at your own leisure.

Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour with German Guide

9. Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour with German Guide

Experience the Hanseatic city of Rostock on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with live German commentary. Sit back and relax on a convertible double-decker bus while your Rostock tour guide provides you with information about the main sights of the city. Explore the most beautiful corners of Rostock and experience the spirit of the Hanseatic League. Get off at any of the stops along the bus route to go shopping or simply explore the city on foot.  Discover the alpine gardens of the Rostock Botanical Garden. See St. Mary’s Church and its 15th-century astronomical clock in the old town. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Neuer Markt main square and admire the gothic and baroque styles of the Rathaus (town hall). If the weather is good, be driven around the city with the top down. Feel a touch of seafaring romance and admire the unique brick architecture of the historical buildings.

Sylt: Seal Watching Boat Tour from Hörnum

10. Sylt: Seal Watching Boat Tour from Hörnum

Embark on a sightseeing tour from Hörnum and accompany a ranger to the Wadden Sea National Par. Discover the pack of playful seals that live on the sandbank, Jungnamensand. Hear interesting facts about these adorable animals as you enjoy the views. Meet your guide and depart from Hörnum. Cruise towards the Wadden Sea National Park, admiring the beautiful views of the shore. When approaching the seal colony, learn interesting facts about the largest wild animals in Germany and how they came to settle in the area during the 1980s. Arrive at the sandbank, Jungnamensand, and spend some time watching the playful seals that live there. Learn about their natural habitat, just west of the island of Amrum, and how this area has served as a sanctuary for a species once thought to be extinct in the Baltic. The most likely time to see seals on the trip is two hours before and two hours after low tide. During the trip, a small net is dropped into the water. When pulling out the net, staff from the Wadden Sea Protection Station explains the sea animals. Later the caught animals will return to the water.

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4.4 / 5

based on 417 reviews

I ride the red bus in every city I visit, because you can learn a lot about the city. Although I have lived in Kiel for many years, the trip was very informative for me and my group. The driver was very nice! We were also lucky with the weather and were able to drive topless. The 90 minutes went by very quickly. Highly recommended.

A very creative setup with audio, visual and informative displays to engage the mind and help place you in the historical moment.

Was OK. Would have liked to learn more about the history of the port and the city.

Class crossing! Very friendly staff and a great experience all round.

Recommended not only for tourists. Very friendly guide.