Nymphengarten

Nymphengarten is a green space in Karlsruhe that extends from the Natural History Museum grounds to Lammstrasse and is bordered on its western side by the Federal Court of Justice building. The area features open lawns, tree-lined paths, and various artworks that invite walking and lingering.

Construction of this garden began in 1730, just years after Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach founded Karlsruhe as part of the city's original design plan. Over decades, the green spaces expanded and artistic elements were added that define the place to this day.

The name references the nymph figures that have long shaped its character and reflect a classical artistic tradition. Visitors immediately recognize these representations as a distinctive element that gives the place its special identity.

The park is accessible from multiple sides and sits directly near the Karlstor and Ettlinger Tor public transit stops. Visitors can reach the place easily on foot and find good paths to cross through and explore different areas.

From 1880 to 1897, the Karlsruhe Observatory occupied this site before moving to higher ground near Heidelberg. This astronomical chapter of the location's past is barely visible today but represents an interesting part of what once happened here.