Federal Court of Justice, Karlsruhe

Name: Federal Court of Justice
Address: Herrenstr. 45, Karlsruhe, 76133, Germany

#34 among attractions in Karlsruhe

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The Federal Court of Justice is the highest court in the system of ordinary jurisdiction in Germany, founded in 1950. It has its seat in Karlsruhe with two panels being situated in Leipzig since 1997 and 2020, respectively. It is the supreme court in all matters of criminal law and private law. A decision handed down by the BGH can be reversed only by the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany in the rare cases that the Constitutional Court rules on constitutionality. ()

Local name: Bundesgerichtshof Coordinates: 49°0'22"N, 8°23'48"E

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Herrenstr. 45Karlsruhe (Innenstadt-West)Karlsruhe 76133 Germany

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Federal Court of Justice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe Zoo, Karlsruhe Palace, Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe.

1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe
32 min walk • Wildparkstadion, currently known as BBBank Wildpark for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium located in Karlsruhe, Germany. It is the home of the football club Karlsruher SC.
0.6 miS
Wildlife park and gardens with lakes
Karlsruhe Zoo, Karlsruhe
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Karlsruhe, Germany, the Karlsruhe Zoo stands as a verdant oasis and a top attraction for visitors of all ages. This enchanting zoological garden, established in 1865, offers a delightful escape into the world of wildlife...
0.6 miNE
200-year-old castle and history museum
Karlsruhe Palace, Karlsruhe
16 min walk • Nestled at the heart of the fan-shaped city, Karlsruhe Palace is a historic gem that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Germany's past. Originally constructed in 1715 as the residence of Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, the palace now serves as a...
0.5 miN
Park, Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
14 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Karlsruhe, Germany, the Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe is a serene escape that offers a tranquil experience amidst nature’s bounty. This botanical garden, a verdant oasis, is not just a place for plant enthusiasts but a retreat for...
~1330 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Postgalerie, Karlsruhe
7 min walk • The Postgalerie in downtown Karlsruhe is a shopping center; it is located in the former main post office building between Europaplatz and Stephanplatz and was opened as a shopping center in 2001.
0.4 miN
19th-century museum of European art
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
11 min walk • The Staatliche Kunsthalle is an art museum in Karlsruhe, Germany. The museum, created by architect Heinrich Hübsch, opened in 1846 after nine years of work in a neoclassical building next to the Karlsruhe Castle and the Karlsruhe Botanical Garden.
0.4 miE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
12 min walk • The Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe is a theatre and opera house in Karlsruhe, Germany. It has existed in its present form and place at Ettlinger Tor since 1975.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Concert hall, Art museum
ZKM, Karlsruhe
18 min walk • The ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, a cultural institution, was founded in 1989. and since 1997 is located in a listed industrial building in Karlsruhe, Germany, a former munitions factory.
0.6 miNE
49°0'49"N • 8°24'16"E
Badisches Landesmuseum im Schloss, Karlsruhe
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~930 ftE
Museum
State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
5 min walk • The State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, abbreviated SMNK, is one of the two state of Baden-Württemberg's natural history museums.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandkorn-Theater, Karlsruhe
16 min walk • Sandkorn-Theater is a theatre in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

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Which popular attractions are close to Federal Court of Justice?

Nearby attractions include Badische Landesbibliothek, Karlsruhe (5 min walk), State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe (5 min walk), Vivarium im Staatlichen Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe (5 min walk), Stephaniebrunnen, Karlsruhe (5 min walk).

How to get to Federal Court of Justice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Federal Court of Justice:

Tram

Karlstor • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, Nl2 (3 min walk)
Europaplatz/Post Galerie • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, E, Nl2, S2 (7 min walk)

Bus

Europaplatz • Lines: 5 Nl, 73, CityTour Karlsruhe (8 min walk)
Ettlinger Tor • Lines: CityTour Karlsruhe (9 min walk)

Train

Schlossgartenbahn (16 min walk)
Albtalbahnhof (22 min walk)