Sight­see­ing

Dis­cov­er the High­lights of Karlsruhe!

Wel­come to Karl­sruhe – a city where his­to­ry, inno­va­tion, and cul­ture come togeth­er in sur­pris­ing har­mo­ny.
Whether you’re new to the city or just look­ing for inspi­ra­tion, there’s so much to explore.

🚲 Explore the city by bike or tram and let Karl­sruhe sur­prise you with its mix of mod­ern archi­tec­ture, cre­ative spaces, and a wel­com­ing atmos­phere.

Karl­sruhe is more than just a place to vis­it – it’s a city to experience.

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Karl­sruhe Palace

The palace in the cen­tre of Karl­sruhe is an out­stand­ing land­mark and meet­ing point in the “fan-shaped city”. Today the for­mer res­i­dence of the mar­graves and grand dukes of Baden is not only a com­pre­hen­sive muse­um but also offers lots of things to do.

Expe­ri­ence the palace

Baden State Museum

Locat­ed inside the mag­nif­i­cent Karl­sruhe Palace, the Baden State Muse­um offers a fas­ci­nat­ing jour­ney through time. From ancient civ­i­liza­tions to the cul­tur­al his­to­ry of Baden, its exhi­bi­tions show­case art, arti­facts, and every­day life across centuries.

Baden State Museum

Botan­i­cal Gar­den Karl­sruhe🌿

This “oasis of green” in the cen­tre of Karl­sruhe invites vis­i­tors to linger and enjoy their sur­round­ings. The strik­ing, archi­tec­tural­ly unique green­house is a highlight.

Botan­i­cal Garden

Zoo­log­i­cal Gar­dens Karlsruhe

Karl­sruhe Zoo is home to over 6,000 ani­mals rep­re­sent­ing 300 species. The zoo com­bines nature, con­ser­va­tion, and edu­ca­tion in a fam­i­ly-friend­ly set­ting. Stroll through themed areas, vis­it the pet­ting zoo, or take a relax­ing boat ride on the lake.
Per­fect for fam­i­lies, nature lovers, and any­one look­ing for a peace­ful break in the city.

Karl­sruhe Zoo

The Mar­ket Square of Karlsruhe 

Framed by the icon­ic Town Hall (Rathaus) and the strik­ing Pyra­mid, the Mark­t­platz (Mar­ket Square) is not only a hub of local life but also a place full of sto­ries. The Pyra­mid marks the grave of the city’s founder, Mar­grave Karl Wil­helm, and is the true heart of Karlsruhe.

Mar­ket Square

Square of Fun­da­men­tal Rights

Right in the heart of Karl­sruhe, across from the Fed­er­al Con­sti­tu­tion­al Court, lies the Platz der Grun­drechte – an open-air art instal­la­tion and pub­lic space that invites reflec­tion on jus­tice, democ­ra­cy, and civ­il rights.
Cre­at­ed by artist Jochen Gerz, the square fea­tures plaques with real quotes from legal rul­ings, judges, and cit­i­zens – some provoca­tive, some poetic.

Square of Fun­da­men­tal Rights

Turm­berg

The best View of Karl­sruhe. Escape the city buzz and head up to Turm­berg, Karlsruhe’s local moun­tain. Whether you hike up the his­toric “Hex­en­stäf­fele” steps or ride the old­est funic­u­lar rail­way in Ger­many, the reward is worth it

Turm­berg

ZKM | Cen­ter for Art and Media

One of the world’s lead­ing insti­tu­tions for media art and dig­i­tal cul­ture. Explore cut­ting-edge exhi­bi­tions, dig­i­tal cul­ture, and inter­ac­tive instal­la­tions in one of Europe’s most inno­v­a­tive museums.

ZKM

Gün­ther-Klotz-Anlage 🌳

A local favorite, the Gün­ther-Klotz-Anlage is one of Karlsruhe’s largest and most beau­ti­ful parks. With wide green spaces, lakes, play­grounds, and walk­ing paths, it’s the per­fect spot to relax, pic­nic, or enjoy out­door sports.
🎶 It also hosts major events like Das Fest, one of Germany’s biggest open-air music festivals.

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Otto Dul­lenkopf Park 🌳

Otto Dul­lenkopf Park is a dynam­ic green space known for its inno­v­a­tive play­grounds, climb­ing instal­la­tions, and open-air youth cen­ter.
🌳It’s a favorite for fam­i­lies, young peo­ple, and any­one look­ing to unwind in a relaxed, nat­ur­al set­ting close to the city center.

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This page was last updated: 2025-06-18