Welcome to Karlsruhe

The unique fan-shaped layout, the highest courts of Germany, as well as numerous small monuments, fountains and squares make Karlsruhe unmistakably distinctive. Whether you are looking for culture and education, for adventure and activity, or simply for relaxation – the choice is yours, whether you are travelling privately on business. You can visit more than 50 museums, theatres and galleries in Karlsruhe. As one of the warmest cities in Germany, the Mediterranean flair of warm summer evenings lures locals and guests alike to the restaurants of the lively squares in the city centre. Karlsruhe stands for democracy and justice. Since its foundation almost 300 years ago, Karlsruhe has provided important historical impulses for the development of democracy in Germany. For more than 50 years, Karlsruhe has been the symbol of the modern legal state: Karlsruhe is the seat of the Federal Constitutional Court and the Federal Court of Justice.