Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe is an especially captivating choice as the venue for Mensch und Computer 2024 for various reasons.

Recognized as the first UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts in Germany, Karlsruhe is a vibrant city with a thriving digital hub, a diverse university landscape, and a rich cultural and creative industry.

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where the MuC 24 program will be hosted, is the oldest technical university in Germany with an exciting history. Significant milestones include Heinrich Hertz’s demonstration of electromagnetic waves in 1886 and the establishment of Germany’s inaugural computer science faculty in 1972. Moreover, Germany’s first email was received at KIT in 1984. KIT’s unique role has also influenced other key institutions in Karlsruhe, such as the founding of the ZKM | Center for Art and Media, a site included in the MuC (evening) program.

Karlsruhe’s distinctive cityscape, known as the “fan-shapedcity“, is attributed to its founder, Margrave Karl Wilhelm. The city center, radiating from his palace built in 1715, is complemented by a rich museum landscape and unique natural attractions, including the Karlsruhe City Garden with the Zoological Garden—one of Germany’s largest inner-city parks.

© KTG Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH Fotograf: Mende
© KTG Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH Fotograf: Fabian von Poser
Karlsruhe by night

For all those who are in the mood for social evenings and informal get-togethers after the official program, we present here some recommended upscale cocktail bars and trendy pubs in Karlsruhe.

Cocktail bars:

Bars (for eating and drinking):

Tips for Wednesday afternoon, 4th September 2024 to explore Karlsruhe City:

Karlsruhe offers a variety of attractions and activities that you can enjoy within 2-3
hours in the afternoon. Here are some suggestions:

Point of Attraction

  1. Karlsruhe Palace and Palace Garden
    • Visit the impressive baroque palace and stroll through the beautiful palace garden
    • Activities: Palace museum, botanical garden, leisurely walk
  2. State Art Gallery Karlsruhe (Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe)
    • One of Germany’s most significant art museums with an extensive collection of European paintings.
    • Activities: View artworks from various periods
  3. Karlsruhe Botanical Garden
    • An idyllic place with a diverse plant world
    • Activities: Walks and enjoying nature
  4. Market Square and Pyramid (Marktplatz und Pyramide)
    • The historic center of Karlsruhe with the distinctive pyramid on the founder’s grave
    • Activities: Enjoy the architecture and city life´
  5. Visit to the Zoological City Garden
    • A zoo and botanical garden in one, ideal for families and nature lovers
    • Activities: Observe animals and explore the gardens
  6. Turmberg
    • Incredible viewpoint in Karlsruhe-Durlach
    • Activities: Take the Turmbergbahn up and enjoy the view of Karlsruhe