Together for a respectful Kiel Week
Thanks for taking the time to inform yourself. If you currently need support, you can reach the awareness team here during operating hours.
Awareness at Kieler Woche
20–28 June 2026 · Working together for respectful interaction. If you need support, you are not alone.
Welcome
Glad you're here
Kiel Week thrives on connection — on music, the sea and millions of people celebrating together. So that everyone feels comfortable, respected and safe, saferspaces and the Guardian Angels offer an awareness service.
On this page you'll find out what matters for a good time together, how to recognise and reach our awareness team, and which local services can help you on site.
Code of conduct
How we treat each other
We want everyone here to feel welcome and respected — regardless of origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, appearance or way of life. This diversity is what makes Kiel Week special.
Boundaries matter. Touching, personal comments, flirting and photos or videos that clearly feature other people require consent. If you are unsure, ask. Consent must be voluntary, active and clear — only a clear yes means yes.
No place for assault. Discrimination, racism, sexism, anti-LGBTQ+ violence, ableism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim racism, harassment, threats and violence have no place at Kiel Week. A festive atmosphere or alcohol never justify crossing someone's boundaries.
By attending Kiel Week you accept this code of conduct. Violations may lead to exclusion from the event.
Awareness
The Guardian Angels awareness team
If you feel uncomfortable, if a boundary has been crossed or if you need support, the awareness team is here to help.
Who we are
We're the Guardian Angels awareness team — recognisable by our pink awareness vests.
What we do
We listen to you, take you seriously and support you in the way that is right for you — discreetly, and with no need to explain yourself.
If you witness something
Don't look away. Ask carefully whether support is wanted, or get help — without putting yourself in danger.
On site
How to reach the team
During operating hours you can reach our team directly at the Awareness Point — or by phone and via QR code. You can recognise them by their pink awareness vests.
- Awareness Point
- Kiellinie, Düsternbrooker Weg 46 — near the RUNE sauna, right next to Camp 24/7
- Phone
- +49 152 3616 1051
- Operating hours
- Sunday to Thursday 8 pm–12:30 am Friday & Saturday 6 pm–1:30 am
- QR code
- Scannable from many places — on posters, construction-fence banners, toilets or stands. You can get in touch anonymously if you prefer.
- Help on the go
- No team nearby? This link lets you reach the awareness team anytime, wherever you are: kiwo.saferspaces.io
- Support wristband
- The QR code on the wristband connects you directly with the awareness team. You can also write a contact number on it. You can pick up a wristband at the Awareness Point.
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New in 2026
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The support wristband is new at Kiel Week this year. Its QR code connects you directly with the awareness team at any time — and you can write a personal emergency contact number on it, so everything is at hand when it matters.
You can pick one up for free at the Awareness Point. The wristbands are made possible by our supporter, the Kieler Nachrichten.
Here for you
In which situations does the team help?
First, it's important to know: in case of acute danger call the police (110), for medical emergencies the ambulance (112) — the awareness team doesn't replace the emergency services. We're here for you when you need low-threshold support. For example:
You need a break
It's getting too loud and busy and you feel overwhelmed.
You were discriminated against
Someone treated you in a demeaning way, e.g. with a sexist or racist remark.
A boundary was crossed
Someone got too close, pressured you, touched you or ignored your no.
You or someone else feels unwell
After alcohol or other substances, you or a person next to you feels sick.
Something is overwhelming you
Something is getting too much and you need a moment of support.
You run into a barrier
We help you find accessible routes and quiet retreat areas, and support you with getting around.
saferspaces
Why saferspaces?
So that you can reach the awareness team from any location — simply and directly — there's saferspaces.
Reachable from any location
By QR code, phone or via kiwo.saferspaces.io you can reach the team from anywhere on the grounds — wherever you are.
Right in the chat
After scanning and a few taps, a personal chat with the awareness team opens. You can share your location, so the team can come straight to you.
Anonymous – no app download
Report safely and anonymously — also if you simply want to report a situation and don't need support yourself.
Reachable from any location
By QR code, phone or via kiwo.saferspaces.io you can reach the team from anywhere on the grounds — wherever you are.
Right in the chat
After scanning and a few taps, a personal chat with the awareness team opens. You can share your location, so the team can come straight to you.
Anonymous – no app download
Report safely and anonymously — also if you simply want to report a situation and don't need support yourself.
Service
More services on site
Beyond the awareness team, Kiel Week offers other points of contact that can help you in different situations.
First aid
Medical stations are spread across the grounds. The central treatment point for minor cases is at the Ostseekai.
Lost a child?
Child collection tents are located on the Kiellinie (Geomarwiese) and the Spiellinie (Krusenkoppel). Free wristbands with a contact number are available on site.
Lost and found
Lost items can be picked up at the city's lost-and-found office on Fabrikstraße.
How busy is it?
The Kieler-Woche traffic-light map shows in real time which areas are open (green), nearly full (orange) or closed (red).
Kieler Woche app
Programme, capacity and the latest updates are all bundled in the official Kieler Woche app.
Counselling
Help points & counselling
Some topics need more than a conversation on site. Here you'll find counselling centres in and around Kiel — with addresses and phone numbers, confidential and free of charge. Save the link so they're always at hand.
Contact the awareness team