Karlsruhe, Germany with a population of a little over 300,000 is
one of Germanys largest towns, located in the Southwestern Rhine
Valley. What makes Karlsruhe unique is the almost circular castle
in the middle of the city, with the streets lined up in a radial
pattern around it. This fan-shaped layout of streets earned
Karlsruhe the nickname of “Faecherstadt” (Fan City) in the mid
seventeen hundreds, and the name still sticks today.
This castle, built by the earl Karl Wilhelm of Baden, and the
fact that the city is located in one of the warmest areas of
Germany, close to the Rhine River directly at the French-German
border, makes Karlsruhe a popular destination. Taking a scenic
cruise down the Rhine River, while tasting some of the famous Rhine
Valley wine, is one of the most sought after tourist
attractions.
So when travelling to Germany, Karlsruhe should definitely be on
the agenda. If not for the history then definitely for the
wine.
