City of Law!
A tour through Karlsruhe's role in legal history
What is the Federal Court of Justice actually doing? What was it again with the Buback assassination and the RAF? And what does the law have to do with our daily lives?
The [source] answers these and many other questions. Free themed city walking tour: „Truly Urban!“ of the Stiftung Forum Recht.
We encounter Karlsruhe's courts, curiosities, as well as major and minor scandals of the fan-shaped city and exciting egal cases. From the most progressive constitution to art in public spaces - "Recht stadtlich!" has it all.
Follow us on the traces of Karlsruhe's role in legal history and get to know the city of law from a new perspective.
The city walking tours take place in Karlsruhe from April through October, every second Thursday of the month, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.!
European Edition: Since 2025 In Karlsruhe, for groups of ten or more, you can book the Europe Edition of the city tour in addition to the standard version—the walk takes you past similar Places like the Standard Tour, although Europe and European law are the main focus. You can find guidance on making a decision in the section „What Is the Europe Edition?“.
How to Participate
When do the city tours take place?
The free walking tour with the same name Forum Recht Foundation takes place every second Thursday of the month at 17:00 in Karlsruhe.
How long is a tour?
It lasts around two hours.
How much does it cost to participate?
Are the tours barrier-free?
The tour is accessible. The route features lowered curbs for wheelchair users. Participants should be comfortable with a walk of approximately 2.8 km. Please note that we do not offer additional assistance for people with visual or hearing impairments. Headphones are available for about 30 guests, and the tour guide’s voice is amplified with a microphone. You should also expect to encounter numerous sensory stimuli in the urban environment during the tour.
If you have any specific questions about this, please don't hesitate to contact us: tour-karlsruhe(at)stiftung-forum-recht.de. You'll also find a form for this below.
What language does the "tour guide" speak?
Unless otherwise published, the "tour guides" speak German.
Where does the tour start and end?
We'll meet at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Karlsruhe Tourist Information Office on Marktplatz. Kaiserstrasse 72-74, 76133 Karlsruhe. Please look for an orange umbrella!
The final destination is the Forum Recht Foundation: Karlstraße 45 A, 76133 Karlsruhe.
Does it also take place in the rain?
A few drops should not slow us down, but if storms, hail and thunderstorms are forecast, we will communicate weather-related changes here on the website and on our social media channels. Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather.
What is the Europe Edition?
Explanation
If you'd like to book a city walking tour for a group in Karlsruhe, you'll be asked whether you'd like to take the „Recht stadtlich!“ tour in the Standard Version or European Edition would like to experience. In the second case, Europe and European law are the thematic focus of the city tour, and the locations visited reflect this theme. The standard version explores curious and historical legal cases and takes you to places throughout the city where you can experience the law in everyday life. Here you will find More information about the European Edition.
Among the regular events in our Calendar We always offer the standard version.
Decision-Making Guides
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN …
- ... Karlsruhe & German law in general? → Standard tour
- ... Germany's role in the EU / European politics? → Europe Edition
- ... an exciting field trip for school groups? → Both are possible, but the standard tour has fewer prerequisites
- ... an introduction for newcomers to Karlsruhe? → Standard tour
- ... a package for a specific date, for example, if you're on a school trip or company outing in Leipzig or Karlsruhe → both options are available, for groups of ten or more
Questions About the City Tour & Booking
Starting March 2027, within the framework of our capacity, we will once again offer individual tours for groups of ten or more people in Karlsruhe and Leipzig. Would you like to schedule a tour in Karlsruhe or have general questions? Please feel free to send us an email. tour-karlsruhe(at)stiftung-forum-recht.de or use the form. Please note: Registration is not required for the regular sessions!
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„Quite Urban!“ in Karlsruhe
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