Sightseeing in Karlsruhe

We went sightseeing today. First we were at the "pyramid" at Marketplatz. Here is a picture of the kids, and another one at this link.



Then we went to the palace (schloß). Here is a picture of the kids posing in front of the schloß.

At the palace "garden", there was a "beer exchange" (bierbörse, as in stock exchange). Alan was in heaven, as there were beer makers from all over showcasing their beer. The palace garden became one giant biergarten. Alan wondered how big the party would be at Oktoberfest.

The kids would not want to pass up the opportunity to ride the "palace garden train" (schloßgartenbahn). We got a family pass (familiencarte) and rode the train around the palace garden. Here is a picture of Gabriel posing in front of the steam engine, and a picture of Jocelyn and me.


There is also a botanical garden on the palace ground. The garden is magnificent.

There are more pictures from our sightseeing today in this album.