Karlsruhe is a genuinely green city. The Municipal Park stretches between the railway station and the city centre, incorporating the zoo and broad tree-lined promenades. The Schlosspark fans out behind the palace into a formal garden and wooded grounds. These parks make a strong argument for spending at least a half-day outdoors — the old trees, tended lawns, and nearby forests give Karlsruhe its spacious, unhurried character.
Schlosspark and Municipal Park
Palace gardens and city park with zoo and promenades