Send flowers to Karlsruhe

Flower delivery to Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, in south-west Germany, is often said to have been the planning model for Washington DC. And, like the American capital, it is also home to some of the highest courts in the land. Locals are, however, quick to point out that their city is more than just an administrative centre. There are castles and churches, palaces and gardens, all within easy reach.

Karlsruhe is an architect's dream, with fine examples of traditional timber-framed buildings; the Neoclassical and art-nouveau movements are also well-represented, as is Bauhaus in the Gropius-designed Dammerstock development.

Other sites are the 18th century palace, the Market Square with its famous pyramid over the grave of the city founder and the wonderful botanical gardens, the flowers a riot of colour as spring comes in.

After a day's sightseeing, the best thing to do is relax over a drink in any of the city's many pretty beer gardens, followed by a great dinner.

The city is, perhaps, at its most beautiful in December, as Friedrichsplatz is given over to the traditional Christmas market, where shop windows and stalls are decorated and laden with Christmas flowers. And the poinsettia makes a great gift in a flower delivery to Karlsruhe.