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Unbelievable. Karlsruhe.

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Unbelievable. Karlsruhe.

A city full of surprises!

What do most Germans think of when they hear the name Karlsruhe? The highest federal courts in the land. As in “Karlsruhe ruling”. University city. Local football club Karlsruher SC. OK, OK, that’s not bad for a start, but it’s still not likely to set the world on fire. Particularly since our young, booming city has so much more to offer! The fact is that more young people are making a beeline for Karlsruhe than for any other city of its size – and it was voted “most liveable city in Germany” in 2015. As well as all this, Karlsruhe is one of the top ten cultural locations in Germany. Hard to believe, isn’t it?

As our guests will tell you, there is far more to Karlsruhe than meets the eye. This may well be the case, but you will need a little time to discover it. Care for a taste?

Art belongs in a museum? No! In Karlsruhe you will find a lot of Street Art!

UNESCO City of Media Arts

What is red on the sides and sky-blue at the top?

Hop till you drop

food glorious food

This year the ZKM celebrates its 30th anniversary and takes the opportunity to retell the history of art in the 20th and 21st centuries by exhibiting its collection, which is considered one of the most important media art collections in the world.

only until yesterday

Although more frequently associated with the DIY chain of the same name, Bauhaus refers to an architectural style whose influence extended across the world – as far as Berlin, Chicago and New York.

Now even fresher

For almost 70 years, Karlsruhe has been the seat of the Federal Constitutional Court in Germany. It is here that men and women in long robes pronounce important judgements.

And justice for all …

What do a gin and tonic and Karlsruhe have in common? You guessed it: both are all the rage at the moment – and both offer plenty of scope for individual insider tips for the perfect night out.

Stylish and thirsty

Did you know that the highest church steeple in the world, Ulm Minster, has 768 steps? No? Well why would you know that? But surely you knew that Karlsruhe is located on the Rhine? Didn’t know that either? You must have been off sick when they covered that at school.

Evergreen classics

Karlsruhe used to be a key centre for pig breeding, but the patter of trotters is no longer heard in the Alter Schlachthof – the old abattoir in the east of the city.

Entrepreneurs and start-up flair

Afraid of snakes? Then a visit to Karlsruhe is just what the doctor ordered.

Green Viper or green mamba?

Don’t worry – the common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is quite a playful guy.

Mysterious sea creatures