German submarine U-995
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Getting to go into World War 2 German U- Boat U-995 was the main draw, but the observation monument and naval museum proved to be extremely informative and interesting. Very well done, with a number of artifacts and serving as a reconciliation between the Allies and the Germans. If you like history and museums/ memorials to those who served this is a must see. All ages were there enjoying this, and the cost is very minimal (less than 10 Euros pp to go into both). If you are on a cruise out of Kiel, this is a 25 or so minute cab ride or you can book an excursion through the ship with an airport transfer to Hamburg. Well worth it. Good idea to watch the movie 'Das Boot' before going if you like war history. Gives a German perspective of life in a U-Boat.
Anthony MAnthony M
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It's a nice place to visit. Everything is fixed in place so not to expect Action or so. You go in through the back door and get to walk from there though the full length of the submarine, and then get out at the front door. During the walk you will be moving through Rittenhouse "rooms". Sometimes I'll face a circular door where you have a hunch through it. At the far most front room before you exite u will c the turbido. Its a nice walk I'd say, nice experience. You get to be thankful you don't work there or got to live in this crampy space for long times. If you are in Kiel it's definitely something to do. The beach around it is also nice, so you might as well spend the day there and visit the submarine before hitting back home /hotel.
muhammadnour kammazmuhammadnour kammaz
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Ever wondered what it was like to be in the Capt Henrich shoes in the movie Das Boot? Well you can, if you go to Laboe in the northern Kiel area. The VII C-class U 995 is “dry docked” on the beach here and is a very nice museum piece which you may enter and walk through at your leisure. It’s perfectly preserved and you can visit almost all areas accessible to the crew. This one was used to hunt the waters around Norway during its tour in the WW2. The U 995 sunk at least five vessels belonging to the Soviets and Americans. The boat was surrendered to the Norwegians at the end of the war. A perfect visit during an otherwise closed Germany on a Sunday. Probably easiest to reach by car, combine with a beach visit off the weathers nice.
Kristian KarlssonKristian Karlsson
00
I loved this Place - so cool to take a step back into History. So nice to see it preserved. Fun place to visit. The area is really beautiful. If you read book or watched a few U-Boot Movies most notable Das Boot. You can get a sense of how it must have been to live in one of these U-Boot. Especially under War times conditions. The where pretty sophisticated for the time - obviously U-Boots have come a long way since than. If you are in the area you should visit this Museum especially if you are a history buff. Also your visits helps in maintaining this Museum so others can enjoy it hopefully for many years to come. Worth a visit
Terence HillTerence Hill
220
My grandfather and his father before him designed U.S. submarines during and after WWII at PNSY. I am fascinated by them! Grandpa’s sub is on display back home. This was a wonderful opportunity to see a German design! I was very impressed with the layout inside and out of U-995. Truly a marvelous vessel for its time. Reading about the German naval history next door was also quite an eye-opener. Plan to spend at least 2 hours here if you want to read up on the history as well as your the sub. I spent 3 hours here and I would have stayed longer if I could have.
Jeff GalleJeff Galle
70
Entry to the ship currently costs 7 euros per adult. It's worth making sure it's available on the day you plan to visit. Sometimes guided tours are available. I recommend this option, although it's only conducted in German. This attraction definitely deserves 5 stars because it's so unique that it's hard to find another like it. While touring, I couldn't help but think about how strong and resilient the sailors must have been, living for months underwater in such claustrophobic conditions. This thought sends shivers down my spine.
Pan WajdaPan Wajda
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Strandstraße 92, 24235 Laboe, Germany
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German submarine U-995 is a Type VIIC/41 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine. She was laid down on 25 November 1942 by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, Germany, and commissioned on 16 September 1943 with Oberleutnant zur See Walter Köhntopp in command. She is preserved at Laboe Naval Memorial near Kiel.
attractions: Naval Memorial, Laboe-Strand, Marine Biology Station Laboe, Hundestrand Laboe, Naturerlebnisraum "Dünenlandschaft Laboe", restaurants: Buena Vista, Bella Italia Laboe, Bakery Günther GmbH, Bistro Petite Tini -Durchgehend Warme Küche - Laboe, Strandklause Laboe, Koffiehuis Café u. Galerie Café, Kaffeeküste Privatrösterei Laboe, Coffeeshop MoccaFee, Steffis Haltestelle, Fördegrill Laboe, Caprice Cafe Bistro
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