Holiday in Laboe
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to September (bathing weather, 18-24 °C). Late June for Kiel Week. October for quiet beach walks.
Budget/day
70-120 €
Getting there from Germany
Car: A7/B502 to Laboe (approx. 15 min from Kiel). Train: Kiel Hbf + Bus 100 (35 min) or ferry from Kiel (approx. 35 min).
About Laboe
Laboe is a Baltic Sea resort on the Kiel Fjord in Schleswig-Holstein, about 15 kilometers north of Kiel. The small town with its wide sandy beach, the distinctive Marine Memorial, and the submarine U-995 is one of the most popular excursion destinations on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast. The Marine Memorial is the landmark of Laboe: The 85-meter high tower was built in 1936 as a memorial for the naval personnel who fell in World War I and later expanded to a memorial for all who fell at sea in both world wars. The observation platform offers a breathtaking panoramic view over the Kiel Fjord, the Baltic Sea, and on clear days as far as Denmark. At the foot of the memorial lies the submarine U-995 — one of the last original preserved German submarines of type VII C/41 from World War II. Visitors can climb through the cramped spaces and experience the claustrophobic conditions aboard a World War submarine firsthand. The Laboe beach stretches over several hundred meters of fine sand with beach chairs, a pier, and shallow water, ideal for families. The beach promenade offers cafes, ice cream parlors, and the typical Baltic Sea charm. With the ferry line Kiel-Laboe, the town can be comfortably reached by ship over the Kiel Fjord — passing by cruise ships and naval ports. The annual Laboe Harbor Festival and Kiel Week (25 fjord minutes away) are maritime highlights.
Top 5 highlights in Laboe
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Marine-Ehrenmal
85-meter high tower with observation platform: panoramic view over the Kiel Fjord, the Baltic Sea, and on clear days as far as Denmark.
U-Boot U-995
Original preserved type VII submarine from World War II: walkable and impressive in its claustrophobic narrowness.
Laboer Strand
Wide sandy beach with beach chairs and pier: shallow water ideal for families, promenade with cafes.
Faehre Kiel-Laboe
Fjord ferry passing by cruise ships and naval ports: maritime journey over the Kiel Fjord.
Seebruecke Laboe
220-meter long pier: walk over the Baltic Sea with views of the coast and passing ships.
Hotels in Laboe
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Laboe
Recommended travel time
June to September (bathing weather, 18-24 °C). Late June for Kiel Week. October for quiet beach walks.
Summer
18-24 °C, sunny with Baltic Sea breeze, longest days in June
Winter
0 to 5 °C, windy and gray, rarely snow
How much does a holiday in Laboe cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
70-120 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130-250 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Use the fjord ferry — the most beautiful way to arrive from Kiel: every 30 minutes, bicycles allowed, maritime atmosphere.
Marine Memorial + submarine combo ticket — saves compared to individual tickets. Wear comfortable clothing for the submarine (narrow hatches).
Kiel Week — late June: the largest sailing event in the world. Observe the spectacle on the fjord from Laboe.
Fish sandwiches at the harbor — fresh from the cutter: matjes, Bismarck herring, or crabs — North German tradition right by the water.
Rent a beach chair — daily rental from about 10 €. Wind protection and retreat spot: typical Baltic Sea, reserve early in high summer.
Food & drink in Laboe
These specialties you must try!
