Karlsruhe Things to Do

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  • Marktplatz, Karlsruhe

    1. Marktplatz

    Marktplatz is the central square of the city, so it's truly unlikely that you'll miss it. It features a Pyramid that has become a symbol of the city. There is also the city's Rathaus (picture) and the...   more
  • Weihnachtsmarkt, Karlsruhe

    2. Weihnachtsmarkt

    The Christmas market in Karlsruhe is a fun event for families and children of all ages. It is spread out over a couple market squares and was rather crowded when we were there. Like all Christmas...   more
  • City Garden and Zoo, Karlsruhe

    3. City Garden and Zoo

    The Karlsruhe Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Germany. It started in 1865, when the Baden Poultry Breeding Association opened the zoological gardens. But soon, the cost were so immense, that the city...   more
  • Pyramid, Karlsruhe

    4. Pyramid

    So in the main Marktplatz, a guy puts a pyramid. Not all that big. I had expected bigger after checking it out on google maps. It doesn't really fit in with anything, unless you sort of tie it out to...   more
  • The Palace, Karlsruhe

    5. The Palace

    The square in front of the palace has been remodeled and only recently, in late summer 2011, been completed. Instead of the lower parterre a few steps down, ewverything is at the same level now, the...   more
  • The Beer Castle, Karlsruhe

    6. The Beer Castle

    This impressive building was never the home of a mediaval king although it looks like it. It's the Hoepfner Brewery where Karlsruhes best beer is brewed. The building houses also a restaurant and has...   more
  • ZKM - Center for Art and Media Technology, Karlsruhe

    7. ZKM - Center for Art and Media Technology

    As a cultural institution, the Center for Art and Media (ZKM) in Karlsruhe holds a unique position in the world. It responds to the rapid developments in information technology and today's changing...   more
  • Botanical Garden, Karlsruhe

    8. Botanical Garden

    The botanical garden dates back to 1808, when Grand Duke Karl Friedrich ordered to transform the royal wood yard into a botanical garden with greenhouses. After the buildings were damaged during WW2...   more
  • Vierordtbad - Karlsruhe's oldest public bath, Karlsruhe

    9. Vierordtbad - Karlsruhe's oldest public bath

    This public bath - the oldest in Karlsruhe - was established in 1873 and in 1900 an indoor swimmingpool was added. A sauna is also available. At the moment Vierordtbad is under renovation. Reopening...   more
  • The Town Hall, Karlsruhe

    10. The Town Hall

    South part of Karlsruhe.It was founded in the 1806.First train station was built there in the 1847. The famous US historical person Buffalo Bill visited Südstadt between April 23 – 26, 1891. He was...   more
  • Das Fest, Karlsruhe

    11. Das Fest

    Visit 'Das Fest' (the festival). It's a big open air with famous (3 international head liners every year) and not-so-famous bands from Europe and all the world. Previous line-up includes George...   more
  • The State Museum for Natural Science, Karlsruhe

    12. The State Museum for Natural Science

    This museum displays exhibitions about botany, entomology, geo-sciences and zoology. A special attraction is the vivarium where you can see fish, amphibians, reptiles and lower animals in terrariums...   more
  • The money factory, Karlsruhe

    13. The money factory

    This classical building is a very important institution, because they produce money - to be correct: only coins. The building was constructed by Karlsruhes famous son architect Friedrich Weinbrenner...   more
  • Gottesaue Palace, Karlsruhe

    14. Gottesaue Palace

    On the site of a former abbey which dated back to mediaval times Margrave Karl II had a palace built in 1553. Under his son, Margrave Ernst Friedrich it was transformed into a summer residence and...   more
  • University of Karlsruhe - VTs birthplace, Karlsruhe

    15. University of Karlsruhe - VTs birthplace

    The Technical University of Karlsruhe has a good reputation for engineering and informatics. A lot of excellent inventions and developements come from here. So were electromagnetic waves discovered...   more
  • The Federal Supreme Court of Justice, Karlsruhe

    16. The Federal Supreme Court of Justice

    This palace was built in a park in the centre of Karlsruhe as the home for a Grand Duke at the end of the 19th century. When Karlsruhe applied for the seat of the Federal Supreme Court of Justice...   more
  • Baden Art Association, Karlsruhe

    17. Baden Art Association

    The Baden Art Association is the second oldest art association in Germany (founded 1818) and has over 1.400 members. It's purpose is the presentation and promotion of contemporary art. The...   more
  • The Palace Garden, Karlsruhe

    18. The Palace Garden

    The park behind the palace is a place for rest and relaxation for the whole city. In summertime you'll find a lot of people lying on the lawns or in the shadow of the large trees of this lush green...   more
  • The Orangery, Karlsruhe

    19. The Orangery

    This building with its amazing dome is a part of the State Art Gallery. Here you find the more modern art works from the end of the 19th century up to today. You can see a wide spectrum of works...   more
  • The Grenadier Guard Monument, Karlsruhe

    20. The Grenadier Guard Monument

    This tall monument has been erected to honour the soldiers of the Baden Grenadier Regiment who lost their lifes during World War 1. On top of the monument you can see the bronce statue of a Greif....   more
  • The Pyramid, Karlsruhe

    21. The Pyramid

    This building is the tomb of the founder of Karlsruhe - margrave Karl Wilhelm. When he died he was buried in the Konkordia Church that was located right at this place. When in 1807 Karlsruhe's famous...   more
  • Prince-Max-Palace, Karlsruhe

    22. Prince-Max-Palace

    This villa was built in 1881 to 1884 for a banker named August Schmieder. In 1894 it was bought by Prinz Max von Baden, the last German Imperial Chancellor of Germany. During WW2 the building...   more
  • The Federal Constitutional Court, Karlsruhe

    23. The Federal Constitutional Court

    This modern building is home of one of the most important political institutions of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Federal Constitutional Court is responsible for the monitoring of the law. The...   more
  • Kongresszentrum, Karlsruhe

    24. Kongresszentrum

    The Kongresszentrum is a place for concerts, exhibitions, congress-meetings and other festivities. Until recently this was also the place where the trade fairs were held. But in 2003 they moved to...   more
  • The State Art Gallery, Karlsruhe

    25. The State Art Gallery

    This gallery exhibits paintings and sculptures from a six centuries period. The origins date back to the art collections of the Margraves of Baden in the 18th century. The displayed art works are...   more

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