German submarine U-995
Museum World War II German U-boat preserved as museum
Type VIIC/41 U-boat preserved as a museum ship at Laboe near Kiel; visitors tour cramped wartime compartments and adjoining naval museum displays.
German submarine U-995 is a Type VIIC/41 U-boat built during the Second World War and preserved today as a museum ship at Laboe near Kiel in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The vessel’s preserved interior-including the conning tower, crew compartments and parts of the control rooms-serves as an exhibit illustrating wartime submarine design and life aboard a U-boat. The boat was launched during the war, later surrendered, served postwar in other navies and was returned to Germany for preservation.
The submarine is berthed beside the Laboe Naval Memorial on the Kiel Fjord, where visitors can tour the vessel when it is open to the public.
- Museum display: Built during World War II and now preserved as a museum ship, the submarine's hull and interior compartments are open for guided visits at its berth.
How to Get to German submarine U-995 #
U-995 is displayed at the Laboe Naval Memorial north of Kiel. From Kiel central station, take regional buses or a short taxi ride to Laboe (approx 30-40 minutes). Parking at the memorial is available for visitors.
Tips for Visiting German submarine U-995 #
- Wear warm clothing-the submarine is kept cool and can be damp.
- Expect narrow corridors and low ceilings; the vessel is not recommended for visitors with severe mobility constraints.
- Guided tours often focus on U-995's engineering and wartime history-arrive early to join smaller groups.
Best Time to Visit German submarine U-995 #
Best visited May-September for comfortable weather and full visitor services.
Weather & Climate near German submarine U-995 #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (731 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and breezy conditions.
