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Your city trip for
the winter
Experience the magic of Christmas in Karlsruhe
Are you planning a city trip in winter?
Then Karlsruhe is just the place for you!
Experience the unique Christmas magic of the city with festive lighting, atmospheric Christmas markets and cultural highlights. Enjoy special winter experiences such as ice skating against the impressive backdrop of Karlsruhe Palace or a visit to the festively illuminated zoological gardens.
Whether a stroll through the decorated city center, a cozy break in the numerous restaurants & cafés or exciting events - Karlsruhe invites you to enjoy the cold season at its best.
In 2025, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will celebrate its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1825, it is now one of Europe's leading technical universities - a symbol of Karlsruhe's combination of history, innovation and quality of life.
Relaxation &
Recreation
Karlsruhe offers a wide range of opportunities for a relaxing break in winter.
Whether in the numerous swimming pools, wellness oases or saunas, everyone can relax here. The Zoological City Garden invites you to discover and explore all year round - especially in winter, the Exotic House with its pleasant 23 degrees Celsius and around 100 exotic animal species is like a trip to the tropics.
The many sustainable leisure activities also offer ideal opportunities to unwind .
Cinemas, museums &
theaters
Your evening program in winter
Make the most of long winter evenings: Whether cinema, museum or theater - Karlsruhe offers a diverse cultural program for every taste. Enjoy inspiring exhibitions, gripping film screenings and thrilling plays that will turn your evening into a special experience.
Experience Karlsruhe now
!
Our winter highlights
Discover your favorite hotel in Karlsruhe for your next stay and experience the city from its most beautiful side on one of our exciting city tours. Wrap up warm with Karlsruh' hats and socks for convivial hours at the Karlsruhe Christmas Market or for ice skating & curling in front of Karlsruhe Palace at the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTER TIME.
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Right into the heart. That is Karlsruhe.
The city of the highest dishes, excellent cuisine, exciting stories, a vibrant cultural scene and short distances to experience a lot. Baden joie de vivre means warm hospitality paired with cozy enjoyment, cool events in a relaxed atmosphere.
Karlsruhe. Did you already know?
