The city's founder, Margrave Karl Wilhelm, dreamed of a modern and progressive residence. Today, 310 years later, Karlsruhe presents itself as a metropolis with a great deal of innovation and creativity. It is also the first and only German UNESCO Creative City in the field of media art!
Our city guides will take you on an exciting journey of discovery through Karlsruhe. Did you know, for example, that Karlsruhe's fan-shaped layout shaped the cityscape of Washington, D.C.? The KarlsTour is full of course full of history and stories, but there are also plenty of funny anecdotes and personal insider tips from our guides.
In 2026, the anniversary year of the great Karlsruhe architect Friedrich Weinbrenner, the KarlsTour will take you past his classical buildings, which still shape the cityscape to this day. Discover how Weinbrenner's architecture has made Karlsruhe unmistakable – and why his legacy lives on in modern urban planning.
Want to (re)discover Karlsruhe? It's easy with the KarlsTour!