Karlsruhe has more to offer than just history; the fan-shaped city boasts a lively student scene and many cultural attractions including art galleries and excellent shopping facilities.

Karlsruhe is bustling with life with more than 290,000 people living in the “green university city”. A quarter of its entire area is covered by forest, stretches of which extend right into the city centre, such as the zoological gardens opposite the central train station. Hosting large conventions, festivals and art KARLSRUHE, the international art fair, the city attracts visitors from Germany and foreign guests alike.