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Located in Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe is a significant German city. It was founded in 1715 by Charles William. The city, which is located near France’s border with Germany, comprises a population of 321,000 people.
How to reach Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is easily accessible by air, rail, and road. The nearest airport is Baden Airpark, which is located at a distance of approximately 40 kilometers from the main city. From the airport, one can reach the Karlsruhe main station by boarding a shuttle bus which plies on weekdays. However, the shuttle bus does not operate on weekends. The other prominent airports located close to Karlsruhe are Frankfurt and Stuttgart airports. It takes one and a half hours to reach Stuttgart airport from Karlsruhe via train.
The Karlsruhe Railway station is the most prominent railway station. There are also many ICE high-speed trains that efficiently connect Karlsruhe to other major cities in the country. A bus is also a viable option and the bus station is situated at the train station’s south entrance.
Popular attractions in Karlsruhe
There are many popular attractions that draw thousands of tourists to Karlsruhe. At the Botanical Gardens, you would find more than 20 special species of trees that come from a number of continents. Another popular attraction is the Karlsruhe Palace, which is an amazing piece of architecture. Other places one can visit include the Federal Court of Justice, Market Square, the Pyramid, St. Stephan Parish Church, the Square of Fundamental Rights, and Zoological City Gardens, among others.
Fact About Karlsruhe City |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Total Area | 173.46 km2 (66.97 sq mi) |
| Population | 321,000 estimated |
| Lat Long Coordinates | 49°00′33″N 8°24′14″E |
| Time Zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Dialing Codes | 0721 |
| Postal codes | 76131-76229 |
| Language | German |
| Major Religion | Christianity |
| Museums | The Baden State Museum, ZKM | Center for Art and Media, The State Art Gallery, The Majolica Porcelain Manufactory Museum, Baden Society of Art, Museum of Upper Rhine Literature, The Museum on Marktplatz, City Museum in the Prince Max Palais |
| Universities | Karlsruhe University, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Karlshochschule International University |
| Nearest Airport | Karlsruhe Baden Baden Airport (FKB) |