Law and democracy, that’s what many people associate with Karlsruhe, as the home of the Federal Constitutional Court and the Federal Supreme Court. But Karlsruhe can be fun, too! There is the open-air festival DAS FEST which attracts national and international artists – plus, tickets are affordable. The unique fan-shaped layout, the many parks and gardens and the Mediterranean climate contribute to the relaxed atmosphere.
In Karlsruhe, you will find many different exciting and innovative degree programmes. The city's higher education institutions are particularly renowned for their excellent know-how in the engineering sciences. In the visionary field of artificial intelligence, the Competence Centre for AI Engineering was established with funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg. There, Karlsruhe's higher education institutions and research institutes are working together to combine their strength and make scientific breakthroughs available to industry.
But no matter which degree programme or higher education institution you choose, if you want to take a breather after class, you can enjoy the city's relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Despite a really good selection of pubs, restaurants and clubs, you shouldn't expect the nightlife to be as lively as in other large German cities. The advantage of a smaller city? Your rent should be noticeably lower than in cities like Munich or Hamburg.
And yet the city has a lot to offer: DAS FEST is one of the biggest open-air events in Germany and takes place practically every summer. Although international acts perform alongside German artists, ticket prices remain affordable.
309,000 residents
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International airport
Stuttgart airport in 69 km distance
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Turmberg Hill in 7 km distance
Karlsruhe Palace in close vicinity
Open air DAS FEST in close vicinity
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