Karlsruhe Travel Guide

 9 Reviews  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 markets, there were plenty of stalls with potential gifts for sale, yummy foods to eat, and, of course,... 

 3 Reviews  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 took over. The whole complex has been expanded continuously since then including the creation of... 

 3 Reviews  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 the roads leading to/from the palace. I will have to dig up a little more dirt on the subject. 

 2 Reviews  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 stairs are gone. The central axis is straight, the fountain in the middle is gone, too. The lawns on... 

 2 Reviews  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 social structures. Its work combines production and research, exhibitions and events, coordination and... 

 1 Review  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 a huge beer garden in front of it. Every year at Pentecost they celebrate a big festival on its... 

 1 Review  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 is expected in December 2004.  

 1 Review  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 they were renovated in 1952 to 1956 and opened to the public. Inside the greenhouses you'll find... 

 5 Reviews  This fits both the restaurant and nightlife catagories. It is a very well run and presented place to get a late dinner and enjoy some dancing or drinks afterwards as well. They even do a brunch on Sunday's opening at 10am. Other days they open at 5pm or 7 on Saturday. 

 4 Reviews  The restaurant is on top of the Turmberg and has a fantastic view over Karlsruhe. There is a rather small number of tables inside, but during the summer season it is even better to sit outside on the terrace and enjoy the VERY delicious food and the spectacular view. Reservations advisable. Almost... 

 2 Reviews  I would like to apologize to the VT folks who live in Karlsruhe but I didn’t find the city that interesting, except for their art museum (Staatliche Kunsthalle) which contains some paintings from some well-known artists (“well-known” means that I even know who they are). The palace looked rundown... 

 2 Reviews  The "Krokodil" was everything: coffeehouse, pub, restaurant - a very important meeting-point. It is located in a very old beautiful Art Deco house and you will find just as many people sitting outside facing the Ludwigsplatz. Unfortunately this place has been sold and now hosts a Mexican type chain... 

 1 Review   This is fantastic African food! I was wondering around on a long hot day and suddenly I was in a cool African village eating excellent Ethiopian food. The man who runs it is from Eritrea and is very friendly. The food is out of this world and the décor makes you feel like you are in Africa.... 

 2 Reviews  Karlsruhe's theater may not be one of the big famous opera houses but it's not bad either! Advantage: tickets are affordable. The theatre building at Ettlinger Tor contains two theatres, "Großes Haus" which shows opera, ballet and drama, plus the orchestra's classical concerts one a month, and... 

 1 Review  Karlsruhe is easly reached by train. Normally you arrive at main train station and from there you can reach almost every point of the city and a lot of destinations in the surrounding suburbs by trams and busses. For train schedules see:...