During your language study trip to Germany, LEC takes you on a little tour of Karlsruhe —or Carlsruhe, depending on the spelling. Why? Because it’s in this charming city in Baden-Württemberg that you could take your language trip!
A town near France… where they speak German!
Karlsruhe is located near the Rhine, just a few kilometers from the French border. But those seeking total immersion during their language study trip to Germany can rest assured: within the city limits of this city of nearly 290,000 residents, only Goethe’s language is spoken!
Karlsruhe, located between Mannheim and Stuttgart
Karlsruhe ranks second among the most populous cities in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of Mannheim but behind the undisputed leader, Stuttgart. The city is also home to the headquarters of the Country Constitutional Court, as well as those of the Federal Court of Justice.
A town founded in 1715
Karlsruhe is a city with a history spanning nearly four centuries, having been founded in 1715—a fact you may learn during your language study trip to Germany. Throughout its rich history, the city served as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Baden until the end of World War I, and then as the capital of the Republic of Baden until the end of World War II.
A language study trip to Germany to explore the castle and museum in Karlsruhe
A hub for road and rail travel, a port on the Rhine, and an industrial, commercial, and cultural center, Karlsruhe also invites you to explore its 18th-century castle and its Museum of Fine Arts. A must-see destination for anyone who loves German culture!