Many seaways lead from the Kiel Fjord to the Kattegat. On this spring sailing trip, the Baltic Sea will be a „playground“ of possibilities for us. On our way north, we could choose the route through the Öresund – passing the chalk cliffs of the island of Møn and a stopover in Copenhagen are on the programme. If we opt for the passage through the Great Belt, we can enjoy long stretches under sail and plenty of time at sea. Here too, shore excursions, for example in the harbour town of Svendborg, provide variety. Or would you prefer something slower and more leisurely? – Then the Little Belt with coastal towns such as Sønderborg or Middelfart would be the right choice.
Our crew will welcome you on board at Tiessenkai in Kiel-Holtenau. Embarkation takes place at 7 pm. Afterwards, you will quickly feel at home on the deck planks of the Eye of the Wind and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner in the cosy saloon.
Our sailing area: from the Kiel Fjord through the world of the Belts to the Kattegat
After breakfast, it's „Cast off!“ On the eastern shore of the fjord we see the Laboe naval memorial; soon afterwards we reach the open Baltic Sea at Kiel Lighthouse. After a day under sail, we cross the invisible German-Danish sea border.
Would you like to stand at the helm yourself and keep the ship on the right course? You can take an active part in sailing, handle the ropes, set the sails and even climb up the mast – always on a voluntary basis and under the guidance of our friendly crew, of course. All sailing manoeuvres are taught with lots of fun and participation. The fresh sea air is known to make you hungry – so you can look forward to our excellent galley, which will surprise you every day with a variety of creations from the galley cookbook and local specialities. If the weather conditions are favourable, we will have the opportunity not to call at a port in the evening, but to spend the night at anchor – a highlight of every voyage! There are opportunities to go ashore in numerous harbours along our route, for example in ...
- Svendborg: Crossing under the majestic „Storebæltsbroen“ over the Great Belt – Europe's largest suspension bridge with a length of almost 2700 metres – is a special experience at any time of day or night. From here we reach Svendborg harbour, which opens up like a gateway to the South Danish Archipelago. Here, ferries sail out to the islands and numerous yachts ensure a lively atmosphere on the water.
- Ebeltoft: The historic town centre has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The world's smallest town hall („Det Gamle Rådhus“) with an old prison cellar, a Romanesque-early Gothic church, a glass museum and old bourgeois and merchants' houses define the idyllic flair of the harbour town on the Danish western shore of the Kattegat.
- Aarhus: There is plenty to discover in the university city of Aarhus, which is characterised by Nordic flair and a lively past: The typical Danish city centre is characterised by well-preserved half-timbered architecture. A visit to St Mary's Church, the cathedral or the open-air museum „Den Gamle By“ is well worthwhile – here you have the impression of actually being in the merchant era of medieval Aarhus.
Through the archipelago to Gothenburg
In the last section of the journey, we leave the open Kattegat and approach the archipelago. Lighthouses, stone beacons and the typical brown-red-grey rock formations stand out on the horizon in front of our ship's bow. Various granite formations, small islands and piles of stones lie at random distances from each other in the water, forcing the smaller motorboats around us to zigzag through the wet landscape. If the weather is good and the sea is calm, it will be possible to take a photo tour around the ship in the dinghy.
Accompanied by container freighters, ferries and yachts, our windjammer pushes its way from the Baltic Sea into the fairway leading to Gothenburg. The last day of the voyage ends with a delicious Captain's dinner in a convivial atmosphere.
At the end of the journey, you say goodbye to the crew and your fellow travellers in Gothenburg. From here, you can either take a daily ferry back to Kiel or a direct flight to many international airports.
