Schloss Karlsruhe
The baroque palace from which the city was laid out, with the Baden State Museum and a large garden.
Karlsruhe, Germany
Karlsruhe: airports, things to do and where to stay
Karlsruhe, in Baden-Württemberg, was founded in 1715 with a fan-shaped layout whose streets radiate from the palace. It is home to Germany's highest courts and a university city with a lively cultural scene.
Karlsruhe airports
From the airport to central Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport is about 35 km from central Karlsruhe.
Bus 285
Hourly bus to Baden-Baden railway station (about 30 min). From there, trains reach Karlsruhe in about 20-30 min.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. Baden-Baden is about 20 min away; Karlsruhe about 40 min by motorway.
Karlsruhe
Things to do in Karlsruhe
Marktplatz
The central square, with the stone pyramid that holds the tomb of the city's founder.
ZKM
Centre for art and media in a former munitions factory, an international reference for digital art.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe is served by Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB).
How far is the airport from central Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport is about 35 km from central Karlsruhe.
How do I get from the airport to central Karlsruhe?
From Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport you can take Bus 285 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Karlsruhe?
Highlights of Karlsruhe include Schloss Karlsruhe, Marktplatz, and ZKM.
Photo credits
- Schloss Karlsruhe: Nixus Minimax, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Marktplatz: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- ZKM: No machine-readable author provided. Martin-D assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons