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Karlsruhe brewery tour

Experience a city tour that focuses on the history of Karlsruhe's traditional breweries and enjoy tasting three types of beer.

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Karlsruhe guided walking tour

Explore the historic buildings and beautiful monuments of Karlsruhe during a guided walk. Learn everything about the origins of Karlsruhe from your guide.

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Introducing Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe is the second-largest city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg after the state capital Stuttgart. Due to the fan-shaped layout Karlsruhe owes the nickname "fan city".

The lively cultural landscape in Karlsruhe has a lot to offer, you can visit over 50 museums, theaters and galleries. During a visit to the city, you should definitely plan time for a visit to the palace, with its extensive palace garden. As the center of the fan-shaped city, it was the residence and seat of government of the margraves, then the electors and grand dukes of Baden for about 200 years from its completion in 1718.

For those interested in art, the Zentrum für Kunst und Medien (ZKM) is one of the world's most important art institutions. In addition to production and research, you can visit changing exhibitions and events here. The zoological and botanical gardens are also worth a visit.

The oldest part of the city is the Durlach Old Town with its picturesque market square, the historic city wall, the castle square and the small alleys, gives off a medieval flair.