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Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state on the border with Denmark, is said to be home to the happiest people in the country, even if many Kiel residents are quite good at hiding it. Here, where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea meet, people proudly wear traditional, maritime influence attire to weddings and serve fish with the head still on without a second thought. This love of all things maritime runs deep: for centuries, the sea has shaped not only daily life, but also the temperament of the people.

But anyone who thinks a serene temperament entails inclination to subordination is mistaken. As early as 1518, when Kiel was expelled from the Hanseatic League, a powerful medieval alliance of port cities, the stubbornness of the north was on full display. And in 1918, during the sailors’ revolt that helped ignite the German Revolution, Kiel once again showed its readiness to make history when something didn’t sit right with it.

In Germany's northernmost regional capital city, almost everything is built on water. More ships glide through the Kiel Canal than through the Panama and Suez Canals combined. After decades of structural challenges, the city is experiencing an exciting revival: shipbuilding and foreign trade have returned, and many new innovations are emerging from the IT sector, healthcare start-ups, and research institutions.

This mixture of tradition, cosmopolitanism, and innovative strength offers ideal conditions for the COSMO CONSULT Group. As one of the world's leading Microsoft partners, COSMO CONSULT helps companies in taking their business processes digital end-to-end – with modern technologies and sound advice. Because if you're thinking about the future, Kiel is the place to be: with both feet on solid ground and your sights set far beyond the horizon.