As an official partner of KTG Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH, we would like to present to you some of the top travel highlights of our Fächerstadt (fan-shaped city) on this page.
Founded in 1715, the planned city in the heart of Baden offers a visitor-friendly atmosphere and first-class conditions for a wide range of activities – ranging from culture and architecture to sports and leisure as well as modern media and technology.
Thanks to an ideal topography, the UNESCO City of Media Arts with its population of over 300,000 also invites visitors to explore the rich variety of sights and activities comfortably by bike, on foot, or using the well-developed public transportation network.
Karlsruhe Zoo
South Entrance -
Bahnhofsplatz 4, 76137 Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe’s most popular tourist destination sits right on our hotel’s doorstep — the zoological garden, established in 1865, is not only one of Germany’s oldest zoos but is also considered one of the most beautiful thanks to its expansive 22-hectare grounds and impressive park facilities.
With over 300 animal species, its large rose garden, the Oberwald Wildlife Park, and the vast lake where gondolas glide across the water, the Karlsruhe Zoo offers a diverse range of attractions for all ages.
The southern entrance to the zoo is less than a minute’s walk from our hotel.
The Baroque palace, planned and built from 1715 as the residence of the Margrave, remains Karlsruhe’s most popular and most-visited landmark to this day.
The Karlsruhe Castle not only serves as the focal point of Karlsruhe’s distinctive fan-shaped city layout, but since 1921 has also been home to the Baden State Museum, which showcases an impressive collection of art and historical exhibits.
From the Hotel am Tiergarten, you can reach the palace, located about 2.5 km away, by bike or in just under 15 minutes via tram line 2 (toward Wolfartsweier).
Please note that the Karlsruhe Castle, including the Baden State Museum, will be temporarily closed to visitors starting at the end of 2025 due to renovation work.
Karlsruhe Castle
Schloßbezirk 10, 76131 Karlsruhe
www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/en/attraktion/schloss-karlsruhe
Explore Karlsruhe by Bike
Cycling in Karlsruhe is fun. The fan-shaped city offers well-maintained bike paths, several rental stations for bikes and e-bikes, and mostly flat terrain, making it an attractive option for beginners, casual cyclists and experts alike to explore the city. You can find an overview of cycling in Karlsruhe here: https://www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/en/freizeit-ausfluege/fahrrad
Even beyond the city limits, visitors can enjoy an active and nature-filled experience on two wheels. Whether it’s a short trip to the Rhine or longer tours like the Baden Wine Cycle Route — you’ll find a wide selection of bike tours and excursions here: www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/en/freizeit-ausfluege/fahrrad/alle-radtouren
Karlsruhe City Tour Bus
Starting Point
Bahnhofvorplatz
76137 Karlsruhe
www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/en/stadtfuehrung/citytour#/
The Karlsruhe City Tour is the perfect way to explore the city's most popular sights in a fast and convenient fashion.
On board the iconic double-decker bus — which includes an open-air deck — you'll experience the full range of highlights the fan-shaped city has to offer during a roughly 2-hour tour guided with multilingual audio guides.
If you prefer a more individual exploration tour, the 24-hour hop-on/hop-off ticket with its 10 stops spread across the city offers maximum flexibility.
The starting and ending point of the City Tour round trip is located directly in front of our hotel entrance on the main station’s forecourt.
The City Tour runs from April 1 to November 1 and operates every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Karlsruhe is worth a visit in any season — to ensure you’re fully prepared for your next visit, we recommend checking out upcoming events and seasonal highlights before you book.
Whether it’s a romantic city getaway in the spring, enjoying the height of summer in Baden, the colorful fall, or a cozy winter excursion — Karlsruhe delights with a wide range of culture, leisure, dining, and technology.
Karlsruhe’s tourism office offers a constantly updated overview of activities, events, and specials titled “Moments of Pleasure," which you can access via this link: www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/en/genussmomente
Would you like to take home a souvenir, gift, or memento of your visit to Karlsruhe?
Then feel free to check out the official shop of the Tourist Information Office: www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/en/shop
