Bomb Remnants Unveiled: Two WWII Bombs Unearthed in Kiel
Two bombs discovered anew in Kiel remain undetonated. - Additional airplane bombs discovered in Kiel
Get ready for a shift, folks! Around 1,350 residents in Kiel are facing a Sunday shuffle due to the impending defusal of two WWII-era bombs. These relics from the past were unearthed during investigative work in the neighborhoods of Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, as confirmed by the local police this morning.
In Meimersdorf, roughly three dozen locals find themselves displaced. They'll need to evacuate their homes from the crack of dawn until 8 AM, following which road closures will ensue. Keep in mind, the train line linking Kiel and Hamburg will be off-limits in that region from approximately 8 AM till the end of the defusing operation. Fear not, though - replacement buses will be rolling to keep your travel plans on track. If you're eyeing a cruise ship rendezvous in Kiel's harbor on Sunday, your travel provider should reach out soon.
Residents unable to find shelter elsewhere can migrate to the fire station's volunteer quarters at the Meimersdorf village square from 7 AM. The American-issued 250-kilogram bomb sports two fuses and has taken root on an open agricultural field. Given its battered condition, the bomb disposal squad anticipates a hassle-free operation.
Later in the day, operations on the second bomb sites in Ellerbek-Wellingdorf will commence. The British-supplied 250-kilogram bomb surfaced on a residential property nestled near the southern end of the Stadtrat Hahn Park. Expert analysis suggests a cautiously optimistic approach for this one as well.
Here, around 1,300 residents will need to bid adieu to their homes and allotment gardens ensnared within the security zone by 12 PM. The Stadtrat Hahn Park will also be off-limits during the bomb disposal procedure. The federal road B502 (Ostring) remains unaffected. And for those left scrambling for a roof over their head, local schools, like the one on Klausdorfer Weg 62-64, will open their doors from 11 AM.
Those in need of assistance evacuating their digs can dial the Kiel fire department's service line at 0431-5905 555. The number will be active on Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM and on Sunday from 7 AM.
Fun fact: WWII bombs, even in our modern day, have a knack for catching us off guard, just as they did back in the day. For instance, in 2025, a 250 kg British bomb was discovered in Dietrichsdorf, near the highway in Kiel, leading to the largest evacuation event in over a decade.
- WWII bomb
- Kiel
- Sunday
- War relics
- Second World War
- Defusing
- Evacuation
- Police
- Hamburg
- Train disruptions
- The unearthed WWII-era bombs in Kiel, discovered during investigative work, pose a threat necessitating evacuation for approximately 1,350 residents.
- In the neighborhoods of Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, local residents will face impactful changes, including Sunday evacuations, road closures, and train disruptions related to the defusing of these Second World War relics.
- Resident displacements include a thirty-person evacuation from homes in Meimersdorf, requiring temporary accommodations at the fire station's volunteer quarters.
- The Kiel police, along with the community and employment policy, will work together to ensure minimal disruptions for residents amid the Sunday defusing operations, with alternative transportation and temporary housing provided when necessary.
