Places to explore during your stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe
Historic palaces, contemporary media art, and a city center with shops, restaurants, and bars make Karlsruhe and Ettlingen rewarding to explore. Plan a cultural day out, a relaxed evening in town, or a visit to the trade fair.
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Things to do near Ettlingen Castle – stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe
Make Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe your convenient base for exploring Ettlingen and Karlsruhe.
For history, visit Ettlingen's medieval old town and Ettlingen Castle, both a few kilometers from the hotel. Karlsruhe city center is a 10-minute drive away, where Karlsruhe Palace is surrounded by hundreds of shops, restaurants, and bars.
For culture, tour the ZKM Center for Art and Media, home to two museums and research institutes. For business, the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center is conveniently close.
Explore attractions
Ettlingen Palace
1.71 mi / 2.75 km from the hotel
Explore this stately Baroque palace, which houses local archeological objects, as well as a collection of artworks by the German expressionist painter Karl Hofer.
Palace Karlsruhe
4.02 mi / 6.47 km from the hotel
Visit this palace and its sprawling grounds, plus the Baden State Museum inside, with its collection of international artefacts representing 50,000 of cultural history.
Top picks for every travel style
History buffs
- Admire Baroque Ettlingen Palace and the medieval heart of Ettlingen old town.
Art enthusiasts
- See the Baden State Museum at Karlsruhe Palace and media art at ZKM Center for Art and Media Technology.
Shoppers and spa lovers
- Shop and dine in Karlsruhe city center, or unwind at Baden-Baden Casino and Spa.
Business travelers
- Meet exhibitors at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center and partners at Golfclub Hofgut Scheibenhardt.
Concierge services and local assistance in Karlsruhe
Need help arranging transport, planning activities, or finding what to do nearby? Our team can support with practical local guidance to make your stay easier and more enjoyable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nearby attractions
For shopping, head into Karlsruhe city center, where hundreds of shops, restaurants, and bars surround Karlsruhe Palace.
Cultural highlights include Ettlingen Palace, a Baroque palace with local archaeological finds and works by Karl Hofer, and Karlsruhe Palace, home to the Baden State Museum. You can also visit the ZKM Center for Art and Media Technology and explore Ettlingen's medieval town center.
We recommend traveling by car from Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe into Karlsruhe city center to reach Karlsruhe Palace and the city's shops, restaurants, and bars.
Both Karlsruhe city center and the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center can be reached by car from Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe. The city center offers hundreds of shops, restaurants, and bars.
For a different perspective on the region, explore the Alb Valley or wander through Ettlingen's medieval town center.
Driving into Karlsruhe city center from Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe is the route we suggest. Journey times depend on traffic, so plan for extra time during busy periods.