Audio Guide of U-995 Submarine

The U-995 Submarine is open every day from April to October from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and from November to March from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on Mondays in winter. It is easy to reach from Kiel harbor on foot or by public transport; the address is Strand 3, 24104 Kiel. For more details, visit the official website or call +49 431 880 00.

Admission costs 8 euros for adults, 4 euros for children aged 6 to 14, and is free for children under 6; there are discounts for families and groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online to avoid queues. Check updated prices on the official website.

It is recommended to allow at least 1 hour to explore the submarine inside and read the exhibits, although you might spend up to 90 minutes if you want to take in every detail. If you are visiting with children, allow a bit more time because of their curiosity. It is a compact visit, ideal for a morning or afternoon.

U-995 is a Type VII-C submarine from the Second World War, built in 1943 and used by the German Kriegsmarine; it survived the war and now serves as a museum to illustrate life on board and the role of U-boats in the Atlantic. It represents a key piece of German naval history and attracts those interested in global conflicts. More information is available on the official website.

The best time is in spring or summer (May to September), when the weather is pleasant for walking around the harbor, and it is best to avoid weekends for smaller crowds; early in the morning, around 10:00 AM, is ideal for a quieter atmosphere. In winter, sunny days are perfect, but be prepared for the cold.

Access to the submarine involves climbing up and down narrow steps, so it is not fully wheelchair accessible; however, there is a ramp to the exterior and audio guides for those who cannot go inside. Contact the museum at +49 431 880 00 for special options or adapted visits.

Nearby, you can visit the Kiel Naval Museum or Kiel Zoo, just 10 minutes away by bus; the harbor also offers boat trips and the historic center with Kiel Cathedral. It is an ideal area for a full day of maritime sightseeing.

Wear comfortable shoes because the interior is narrow and metallic; book tickets online in high season to skip the lines, and consider an audio guide (available in Spanish) for 3 euros extra. If it rains, there is less to see outside, so choose a day with good weather; photography is allowed without flash.