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TOP 10 REASONS

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Why travel to Karlsruhe: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit

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A SNEAK PEAK

A SNEAK PEAK

A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peek into Karlsruhe

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  • Karlsruhe is well worth a visit because of its exciting history, beautiful architecture, numerous cultural sites, and numerous parks throughout the city.
  • That lovely town is easily explored on foot, making it an ideal weekend getaway in Germany. 
  • The city of Karlsruhe is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany.
  • Because it is located on the outskirts of the Schwarzwald Forest, it provides an ideal combination of cultural travel in the city and active tourism in nature.
  • It's also placed very close to the Rhine River and the border with France.
  • Karlsruhe is a one-of-a-kind destination because it is a typical German town with impressive historical and timber architecture, a thriving technology sector, and innovative media arts.
  • Many excellent ice cream shops cherish the tradition of making the perfect ice cream and passing down secret gelato recipes from generation to generation.
  • The joie de vivre can be attributed to the proximity of France. Regardless of the reason, life is good in Karlsruhe.
     
  • International Airport: Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)
  • Population- 321,000
  • Currency- the Euro
  • Time: UTC + 2
  • Driving side- right side
  • Main Electricity- 230V
  • Official Language- German, English, French
  • Religion- Christian
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HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Tourist Attractions in Karlsruhe

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  • You don't have to travel to Giza to discover a pyramid. The Karlsruhe Pyramid is the city's most recognisable landmark.
  • The Karlsruhe Zoological Garden is popular with both young and old visitors.
  • The old slaughterhouse in Karlsruhe is an unusual sight.
  • The Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe is a well-known landmark in Karlsruhe and one of the world's most important art institutions (ZKM).
  • The Rheinhafen Karlsruhe in the Mühlburg district is one of Germany's largest inland ports and the logistics hub for Karlsruhe.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Months to Visit Karlsruhe

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  • Karlsruhe is well-known for its pleasant weather. Mountains protect its location in the Rhone Valley.
  • Germany's second warmest city, with approximately 140 days of sunshine annually.
  • Karlsruhe is at its best from May through September.
  • Temperatures drop dramatically in October, but German food tastes best when it's a little chilly.
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WORTH A VISIT

WORTH A VISIT

WORTH A VISIT

The Best Places to Visit in Karlsruhe

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Karlsruhe Palace

  • The Karlsruhe Palace and its surroundings are excellent places to begin your visit to Karlsruhe. Because of its central location, it's an excellent starting point for exploring the city.
  • The museum inside will simultaneously give you a fascinating overview of Karlsruhe's history.
  • The building of the palace and the city's founding go hand in hand. It was constructed in 1715 for Margrave Charles III, who founded the city.
  • The original structure had to be rebuilt in stone because it was partially made of wood in 1746.
  • The Allies heavily bombed the palace during World War II. It underwent a third repair following the war.
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Badisches Landes Museum

  • Today, the Karlsruhe Palace houses the Badisches Landes Museum, an excellent place to learn about the city's history.
  • You'll see a model of the city, archaeological finds from the area, and many other fascinating artefacts.
  • In addition, the museum houses some fantastic Egyptian and Greek art collections that are a must-see for any archaeology enthusiast visiting Karlsruhe.
  • Other exhibits, such as those of Medieval, Renaissance, and early Modern art, are also worth seeing.
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Botanical Garden

  • A beautiful historical botanical garden links the palace gardens just behind the Karlsruhe Palace.
  • It was founded in the 18th century and quickly became home to many exotic trees, flowers, and plants.
  • Although it no longer has the variety of species that it once did, this botanical garden is still a lovely place to walk, relax on one of the benches, and admire the fountains and lovely historic architecture.
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DISCOVER MORE

DISCOVER MORE

DISCOVER MORE

Karlsruhe Off the Beaten Track

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The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany

  • Karlsruhe has a long history of valuing democracy, human rights, and liberty.
  • Carl Friedrich, the founder's grandson, made an official act in which he granted the freedom to serve and abolished the feudal system a few years before the French Revolution.
  • So, it is no surprise that Karlsruhe is home to the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.
  • It was designed by Berlin architect Paul Baumgarten in 1969 and perfectly represented the court's transparency.
  • The large windows covering the whole building make it look like it flows.
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Karlsruhe Market Square

  • The Town Hall is a large red sandstone structure where car and bicycle models can be seen. This is because Karl Benz, the inventor of the first automobile, was born in Karlsruhe.
  • In addition to being known as the most bicycle-friendly city in Germany, the city was also home to a well-known bicycle factory.
  • The Karlsruhe Protestant Church is located directly across from the town hall.
  • It was designed by the famous Karlsruhe architect Friedrich Weinbrenner.
  • The same architect designed other buildings in the city, such as the Karlsruhe Catholic Church and the Karlsruhe Mint.
  • The influences of Roman architecture could be seen in all of them.
  • The city founder's resting place, in the shape of a pyramid, is in the centre of Market Square. Originally made of wood, it was later rebuilt in the typical sandstone seen on many city buildings.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Karlsruhe Culture and Traditions

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  • Because Karlsruhe was founded in 1715, it lacks the Medieval alleyways found in many other German destinations.
  • Baden's Margrave Karl-Wilhelm had his dream city designed from the ground up, with the opulent palace at its heart and 32 streets and avenues radiating outward as a compass rose or a fan made of the sun's rays.
  • Karlsruhe has always been a city without walls: open, tolerant, and liberal.
  • The Marktplatz square, which houses the Protestant church and the Town Hall, is one of Europe's most striking Classicist architectural ensembles.
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FOOD FUN FASHION

FOOD FUN FASHION

FOOD FUN FASHION

Karlsruhe: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide

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Food

#Food

  • Karlsruhe residents have a more laid-back attitude toward life. When visiting Karlsruhe, for example, with a fine glass of wine or while sampling the local specialities, you will quickly learn that lifestyle is crucial in Baden.
  • Gourmets, sweet tooths, and night owls will all be satisfied in Karlsruhe.
  • In Fan City, you can find something to suit all tastes and budgets, whether local specialities, international recipes, or exceptional coffee from around the world!
  • Karlsruhe's nightlife is vibrant, as one would expect from a university town.
  • A comprehensive and diverse selection of locations benefits the colourful mix of students, styled scene hipsters, and individualists.
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Kaiserstraße

#Fashion

  • The main shopping street, Kaiserstraße, is located in the heart of Karlsruhe.
  • With their extensive product selections, significant retailers like Peek & Cloppenburg, Karstadt, and Breuninger, as well as conventional Karlsruhe stores, entice ardent customers to Karlsruhe.
  • Kaiserstraße is also known as Baden's longest shopping street.
  • The shopping street also has some nice cafés and snack bars.
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Shopping centers Ettlinger Tor and Postgalerie

#Fashion

  • Karlsruhe provides a wealth of shopping opportunities in a dry and comfortable environment, even when it's raining.
  • Karlsruhe has two large indoor shopping malls: the Ettlinger Tor Karlsruhe and the Postgalerie. Many well-known brand stores, such as Ansons, Swarowki, H&M, and Mango, as well as selected speciality stores, are housed under one roof.
  • The varied gastronomic offering of fast food, cafés, and healthy alternatives provides a welcome break during a long shopping day.
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Markets

#Fashion

  • Karlsruhe's numerous weekly markets are also considered a unique shopping experience.
  • A multicoloured flower market is held on the market nearly all year, as well as the famous evening market on Wednesdays from the end of March to the beginning of October.
  • Delicatessen products are available once a week on Gutenbergplatz and Stephanplatz.
  • Everything from fruits and vegetables to baked goods and meat products can be found here.
  • Antique collectors and vintage enthusiasts should visit one of Karlsruhe's famous flea markets.
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The FunPark Karlsruhe

#Fun

  • Indoor leisure fun in an unusually fantastic atmosphere awaits all ages at the FunPark Karlsruhe!
  • Immerse yourself in an enticing-themed world and embark on an extraordinary journey into other spheres, regardless of the weather.
  • Experience gaming fun in a 2000 square metre hall, in the CUBE Challenge's 20 different adventure and puzzle rooms, work out in our laser tag arena or puzzle your way out of three different escape rooms. Cube is a new, fun team game that will test everyone.
  • The game's goal is to complete a series of different tasks individually or in a group with your friends or family while only having time as your opponent.
  • You play in one of 20 freely selectable adventure rooms, which can be replayed if the tasks are not completed.
  • A combination of thinking, fitness, perception, and skill is required to overcome the challenges and emerge victorious.
  • Escape Rooms are the answer to your search for challenging leisure activities.
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NATURE & SAFARI

NATURE & SAFARI

NATURE & SAFARI

Karlsruhe: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures

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  • Massive parks and green spaces are something that all fantastic liveable cities have in common. And Karlsruhe is no different.
  • Beautiful parks and gardens surround the Karlsruhe Palace.
  • The smaller one in front of it houses several lovely statues.
  • It's almost like taking an art history class while walking around.
  • If you don't feel like walking but would still like to explore the Palace Gardens, you can take a train around them.
  • The train departs from the back of the palace and the ride lasts about twenty minutes. 
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EVENTS & FIESTAS

EVENTS & FIESTAS

EVENTS & FIESTAS

Karlsruhe Must-Attend Festivals and Events

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  • The Mittelalterlich Spectaculum is another entertaining summertime event.
  • You'll be transported to the age of knights and magicians by this event in Karlsruhe.
  • At this August festival, take part in the traditional markets, listen to mediaeval music, and play vintage historical games.

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