Schauburg

The biggest theatre and opera house in the city. Your ticket entitles you to use public transportation within the entire KVV to get to the theatre and back on the day of the performance (and until 03:00 the next day).

Here can be found lots of interesting animals, also plants, geological exhibits (including an earthquake simulator), etc. Ideal to see with children.

The emblem of the city. It marks the place where Karl Wilhelm was buried, and is somewhat unremarkable.

The zoo is moderately large, and does have some special attractions. In the Zoo, there is an artificial mountain (the Lauterberg), and a memorial for the 49° N parallel. You can also ride small boats ("gondolettas") in the lake. A so-called water organ (music and fountains) plays every 30 minutes.

The second-oldest art association in Germany, founded in Karlsruhe in 1818. Its focus is on contemporary art exhibitions and events (for example lectures, movies, guided tours).

This museum shows mainly classical paintings from the 16th century on. The main building is closed for renovation as of April 2024.