Karlsruhe 3-Day Itinerary

Located in the palace, this museum covers regional history from prehistory to the 20th century. Free entry every Wednesday (otherwise €8).

🕐 Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; closed Mondays

💡 The medieval armoury and the ancient Egyptian collection are the highlights — head there first before crowds build.

The main Protestant church in the city centre, built in the early 19th century. Its neoclassical design and simple interior are a calm contrast to the palace. Free to enter.

🕐 Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday services 10:00

💡 Look for the carved wooden pulpit and the small war memorial chapel behind the altar. The church is usually quiet mid-afternoon.

Reinhards · ££

Beim Schupi · ££

A serene Victorian glasshouse complex and outdoor gardens, originally part of the palace grounds. Home to tropical and subtropical plants, cacti, and a large cycad collection.

🕐 Daily 10:00–17:00 (glasshouses); grounds open dawn to dusk

💡 The main glasshouse is often warm and humid—perfect for a rainy day. The small pond outside has resident terrapins. Free guided tours in German on Sunday mornings.

One of Germany's oldest art museums. The permanent collection of 19th-century and modern works is free to view in the main building. Features German Romantic painters, French Impressionists and contem

🕐 Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mon.

💡 Free entry covers the top-floor galleries, which hold the best 19th-century landscapes. Queue at the main desk and ask for the 'free collection' ticket. The museum café is worth a stop for cake.

A world-renowned media museum housed in a converted industrial building. The ground floor and outdoor installations are free, and there are frequently free temporary exhibits in the lobby.

🕐 Wed–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00; closed Mon–Tue

💡 Check the ZKM website before visiting—many interactive media installations are free on Wednesday afternoons. Don't miss the giant outdoor light grid on the facade at night.

A calm botanical garden attached to the university, with outdoor themed beds, a large tropical greenhouse and a small arboretum. Free entry to the grounds and the main greenhouse.

🕐 Daily 08:00–18:00 (later in summer); greenhouse closes at 17:00.

💡 The tropical greenhouse is warm year-round – a good refuge on cold days. Bring your own water; there's no café on site. The succulent house is often overlooked but has rare cacti.

s'Häusle

Zum Spatenstich

A long park along the Alb River with grassy slopes, a popular open-air swimming pond (Adlerquelle), and the striking modern Waldhornbrücke pedestrian bridge.

💡 Bring a picnic and swimsuit—the Adlerquelle pond is free and clean. The bridge is a great photo spot at sunset. On Saturdays in summer, there's often a flea market nearby.

The 18th-century palace sits at the centre of the fan-shaped city layout. The grounds are open to the public, with sprawling gardens and a view of the city from

💡 Climb the palace tower for a small fee (around €4) — the view over the fan pattern is worth it.

The central landmark of the city, a baroque palace at the hub of Karlsruhe's fan-shaped street plan. The exterior and grounds are free to explore; the Baden Sta

💡 Climb the palace tower for a panoramic view of the fan layout — it's free on the first Sunday of the month.

The 18th-century baroque palace at the centre of the city's fan-shaped layout. The palace itself houses the Baden State Museum (entry fee applies), but the surr

💡 Climb the palace tower for a small fee to see the perfect radial street plan. The gardens are best in late spring when the roses bloom.

Saloniki

Ristorante Pizzahaus Oststadt