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Kiel Holstenfleet: Illuminated waters

A tailored maritime lighting experience that revitalizes Kiel's historic waterway and enhances the downtown atmosphere.

Projectoverview

Creating atmosphere. The new winter lighting concept for Kiel-Marketing showcases the Holstenfleet with illuminated sailboats — for improved visitor experience and foot traffic.

  • Client: Kiel-Marketing e.V.

  • Location: Kiel, Germany

  • Year of implementation: 2025

  • Concept: Boat lights on the canal

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Projectdetails

  1. 01

    TASK

    Historic connection

    A new winter lighting concept that establishes identity was needed. The historic connection between Kleine Kiel and Bootshafen should be revitalized to sustainably increase downtown traffic.

  2. 02

    SOLUTION

    Maritime lighting experience

    Light is more than decoration. With five illuminated sailboats in the canal — designed by Carolin Wolters and MK Austria — we created a tailored maritime lighting experience that impressively highlights the water axis.

  3. 03

    RESULT

    "Kieler Lichtermeer"

    We bring people together. The "Kieler Lichtermeer" promotes positive consumer behavior, enhances the sense of security, and offers visitors true joy during the dark season.

Measurable Radiance

Strategic lighting concepts create real changes. An overview of our facts.

  • 2025

    Launch of the winter lighting

  • € 330.000

    Project volume

  • 5

    Illuminated sailboats in the Holstenfleet

  • 100 %

    Maritime place-making

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Impressions: Boat lights

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Kiel Holstenfleet

Kiel Holstenfleet, Germany