Karlsruhe Castle in snow, front view, blue hour, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Karlsruhe. Why not?

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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 City Garden.
Whether it's 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.

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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.
In addition, sustainable leisure activities invite you to enjoy nature and unwind.

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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.

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Experience Karlsruhe now
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Our winter highlights

Discover Karlsruhe on one of our city tours or explore on your own with our digital offers. Wrap up warm with Karlsruh' hats and socks for sociable hours at the Karlsruhe Christkindlesmarkt or for ice skating & curling in front of Karlsruhe Palace at the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT. Take part in our competition and secure your chance to win a weekend in Karlsruhe!

Find out more and take part here!

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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. Why not?