Vintage Fire Truck Show, Mobile Bicycle Museum & Information Area
April 25 & 26, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Schlossplatz
On April 25 and 26, the Schlossplatz into a lively event space for fans of technology, history, and the fire department from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visitors could look forward to a varied program for young and old alike. And if you kept your eyes peeled, you might even have spotted KAi—the shark from the Europabad Karlsruhe and snap a souvenir photo with him.
For a culinary break for young and old alike on Schlossplatz, courtesy of the Frozen Yogurt Factory and the local restaurant Mauritius.
Vintage Fire Truck Rally
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, the Festival of the Senses celebrated a very special anniversary: 100 years of the Karlsruhe Professional Fire Department. Together with the Baden-Württemberg State Fire Department Association, the Karlsruhe Fire Department invited everyone—young and old—to a grand firefighting spectacle: Around 120 historic fire trucks and 20 historic fire engines were on display at the Fire Department Vintage Vehicle Meet between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Schlossplatz, offering fascinating insights into the history of the fire department and its technology.
A special highlight was the hand pump competition, in which water was pumped from the Karl Friedrich Monument toward Schlossplatz using historic fire hoses—an impressive spectacle that demonstrated how firefighting used to work.
Mobile Bicycle Museum &
BIG Bobbycar Course
The Mobile Bicycle Museum invited visitors to the Festival of the Senses to discover the history and evolution of the bicycle in a very special way through fascinating exhibits: From the first walking machines around 1817 to high-wheelers and extraordinary designer bikes, the exhibition offered exciting insights into over 200 years of mobility history.
But it wasn’t just about watching: in the interactive area, visitors could get hands-on. Around 20 unique fun and skill-based bikes were available to try out. From mini-acrobatic bikes to a bicycle with eccentrically spoked wheels and children’s penny-farthing bikes, there was something for everyone. On a historic bike course, the Festival of the Senses became an experience for young and old alike, where movement, curiosity, and plenty of fun took center stage.
The youngest visitors also got to enjoy the BIG Bobby Car course .
Info Mile 2026
At the information fair, partners from the retail, business, and cultural sectors introduced themselves and invited visitors to learn, explore, and exchange ideas.
| ADAC Nordbaden e.V. | ADAC Nordbaden e. V. information booth featuring a high-visibility vest painting activity, free child car seat consultations and member services, balloons, and the mascot "Buddy" |
| AOK – The Middle Upper Rhine Health Insurance Fund (only on Sundays) | Information booth on statutory health insurance and healthcare services, featuring a "buzzer" device to test your sense of time |
| Baden State Theater (Saturdays only) | Information booth of the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe featuring a photo booth and historical costumes, wigs, and props to touch and try on, a contest, and a theater-themed interactive program for the whole family |
| Boulderwelt Karlsruhe (Sunday only) | Information booth of Boulderwelt Karlsruhe with a wheel of fortune and a hanging challenge on the pull-up bar (participation from 14 years of age), prizes include day passes, 2-for-1 tickets, multi-visit passes & drink vouchers. |
| compassio BV & Co. KG senior residences “Haus Rudolf” & “Haus Sibylla” | compassio – quality care made easy! Information booth for the "Haus Rudolf” in Durmersheim and "Haus Sibylla” in Muggensturm, featuring a quiz and a wheel of fortune, a hygiene station, and (temporarily) a balloon artist |
| The Child Protection Association of the City and District of Karlsruhe (only on Sundays) | Information booth of the Child Protection Association of the City and District of Karlsruhe, Inc., featuring a wheel of fortune and a craft activity |
| FUoKK eV at the Municipal Hospital | Information booth run by the Friends of the Oncology Department at the Karlsruhe Children’s Hospital, featuring beanbag toss, airbrush tattoos, and a raffle |
| HEIM & HAUS, Inc. Liesaus Connect | HEIM & HAUS Information Booth on Awnings, Windows, and Skylights – Featuring a Wheel of Fortune |
| Karlsruhe SC | Karlsruher SC information booth featuring a wheel of fortune and a KSC fan workshop, where KSC fans of all ages can get creative by writing fan mail to the pros, coloring in coloring pages, making their own pennants, and drawing pictures; the KSC fan van also offers a wide selection of Karlsruher SC merchandise |
| Culture in Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Tourism GmbH) | KTG Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH Information Booth on Karlsruhe’s Cultural Institutions – Featuring a Wheel of Fortune |
| Rhine ports Karlsruhe | Information booth of the Rheinhäfen Karlsruhe, featuring information and giveaways about the passenger ship MS Karlsruhe, along with a wheel of fortune |
| Zebra Driving School | Zebra Driving School information booth featuring a wheel of fortune and games related to driver’s licenses for classes A–CE |
