Baden-Wurttemberg | 296.033 inhabitants
Karlsruhe makes the news every so often, especially when one of Germany’s higher-level judicial bodies announces an important verdict. But to label Karlsruhe as a ‘boring administrative city’ would be unjust. Karlsruhe has much to offer in the way of art and culture, along with lots of greenery and plenty of the Baden dolce vita. See for yourself!
The unique fan-shaped layout, home to the highest-level German judicial bodies, the numerous monuments, fountains and plazas all make Karlsruhe a city like no other. A true claim to fame: nearly all of the local attractions can be comfortably reached on foot.
Points of interest: 14 + 5 detours
Walking distance: approx. 5.5 km (without detours)
Duration: approx. 1.5 - 2 hrs (without detours)
Explore Karlsruhe on a pleasant stroll through the city center at your own pace. In addition to a circular route with 14 stations, we invite you also to five detours in close proximity for example the zoo or the Durlach Distict.
The best-known square in Karlsruhe with the city's hallmark, the pyramid (Learn more)
The square was a gift from the city of Karlsruhe to the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany. (Learn more)
Home of the Baden State Museum. (Learn more)
Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe GmbH produces a variety of fine ceramic ornaments. (Learn more)
Karlsruhe has been the symbolic ‘home of lawmaking for more than 50 years. (Learn more)
The green oasis within the city of Karlsruhe. (Learn more)
The palace was residence of the last royal imperial chancellor. (Learn more)
Named after the German Emperor Wilhelm I. (Learn more)
The highest court of civil and criminal jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of Germany. (Learn more)
Green city square with a beautiful fountain. (Learn more)
The oldest catholic church in Karlsruhe. (Learn more)
The Baden House of Estates is regarded as a pioneer element in the establishment of democracy in Germany. (Learn more)
The new town hall was completed in 1825 according to plans by Friedrich Weinbrenner. (Learn more)
The church was built according to plans by the famous Karlsruhe architect Friedrich Weinbrenner. (Learn more)
Special tours of the Burial Chapel of the Grand Duke are available to visitors. (Learn more)
The Karlsruhe University of Music has been located here since November 1989. (Learn more)
Karlsruhe’s easternmost district, is older than Karlsruhe itself. (Learn more)
The Turmberg is the local hill of Durlach, the former royal seat of Baden. (Learn more)
The zoo in Karlsruhe is one of the oldest in Germany. (Learn more)