2026 29er World Championship

Venue & Facilities
The Olympic Sailing Center Kiel-Schilksee will host the 2026 29er World Championship. This world-class venue has decades of experience hosting major international sailing events, including the Olympic Games and Kieler Woche.

Facilities include:
– Large boat park with trailer and container storage
– Slipways and ramps for easy launching
– Pontoons for coach and support boats
– Modern changing rooms and sanitary facilities
– Cafés, restaurants, and supermarkets within walking distance
– Free Wi-Fi access
– Parking for cars and trailers (details to follow in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions)

Accommodation

Kiel and the nearby area of Schilksee offer a wide range of accommodation options, from hotels and apartments
to camping sites. Early booking is highly recommended, especially during the summer season.

Recommended Hotels & Apartments:

Official Partner Hotel:
A comfortable hotel located just 10 minutes from the venue, with parking, wellness area, and breakfast options.
https://tulip-inn-daenischer-hof-altenholz.goldentulip.com/de-de/?sr=SEO_GOOGLE

Hotel Gode Wind
Cozy 3-star hotel located directly at the beach in Schilksee – very popular with sailors.
5 min walk to the marina
Https://www.expedia.com/Kiel-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d1785-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels 

Strandhaus Schilksee
Beachfront holiday apartments with sauna and terrace – perfect for teams or families.
2 min walk to the beach
Https://www.booking.com/hotel/de/strandhaus-schilksee.html 

Apartments Olympiazentrum Schilksee
Self-catering apartments directly at the venue – ideal for teams who want to stay close to the action.
On site
Https://apartment-im-olympia-schilksee.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ 

B&B; Hotel Kiel-Wissenschaftspark
Budget-friendly hotel with modern rooms and free parking.
20 min drive to the venue
Https://www.hotel-bb.com/de/hotel/kiel-wissenschaftspark 

B&B; Hotel Kiel-Holstenbrücke
Central Kiel location, easy access to public transport.
25 min drive
Https://www.hotels.com/ho1940364960/b-b-hotel-kiel-holstenbrucke-kiel-germany/ 

Camping & Outdoor Options
For sailors traveling with vans or motorhomes, camping is a great alternative.

On-Site Camping – Kiel-Schilksee
During major sailing events such as Kieler Woche and the 29er World Championship 2026, on-site camping is available directly at the Olympic Sailing Center in Kiel-Schilksee. A Reservation is not possible.
Location:
Olympiazentrum Schilksee
Soling 26, 24159 Kiel-Schilksee, Germany
Olympiahafen Schilksee – Google Maps

Alternative camping options are also available nearby (e.g. Camping Falckenstein, approx. 10 minutes from Schilksee) https://www.campingkiel.de/

Travel Information

By Air:
– Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the nearest international airport (approx. 90 km).
– Lübeck Airport (LBC) offers some regional and ryanair connections.

By Train:
– Regular trains connect Hamburg and Kiel in about 1 hour.
– From Kiel Central Station, take bus lines 12, 13, X30, 501/502  to “Schilksee Olympiazentrum”.

By Car:
– From the south: A7 → A215 → B503, following signs to Schilksee / Olympiazentrum.
– Car and trailer parking available near the venue.

Local Transport:
– Schilksee is well connected by public transport and taxis.
– Bikes or e-scooters are a great option for short distances.