Kiel has a long history of naval bases and seafaring tradition, dating back to the early 13th century A.D. The city is close to the Denmark border and is most notably famous for the Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) - the world's busiest inland canal and the festival of Kieler Woche which is the world's largest sailing event. The regatta is clubbed with a music festival that is held on the last week of June, annually. The port city on the Baltic Sea offers you an exciting list of activities to undertake such as yachting, cruise ship adventures or just strolling on the pristine promenades the beaches possess.