Verkehrsmuseum Karlsruhe

Verkehrsmuseum Karlsruhe is a transport museum spanning four floors with over 200 exhibits showing how vehicles evolved from early bicycles to contemporary cars. The displays include motorcycles, cars, and other transportation methods arranged to show their development over time.

The museum opened in 1969 housed in a former factory building and pays tribute to two key local inventors who shaped mobility history. The foundation reflects the region's long connection to transportation innovation.

The collection shows how transportation shaped life in this city and remains connected to its identity today. You can see vehicles that tell the story of mobility and movement through the region.

It is best to plan a visit for Sunday, when the museum is open with limited hours. The building has elevators and is accessible for wheelchairs throughout most of the exhibition spaces.

A highlight on the third floor is a large model railway setup that operates with multiple trains during opening hours and spans a considerable space. This display is among the biggest of its kind in the country.

Location: Karlsruhe

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Werder­straße 63, 76137 Karlsruhe

Opening Hours: Sunday 10:00-13:00

Phone: +49721374435

Email: Verkehrsmuseum-Karlsruhe@t-online.de

Website: https://karlsruhe.de/b1/kultur/kunst_ausstellungen/museen/verkehrsmuseum

GPS coordinates: 49.00196,8.40909

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05