Campus Map/Site Plans KIT
The interactive campus map helps you to find specific facilities, institutes, lecture halls and buildings at KIT quickly and safely. Simply select the desired destination and you will receive a map section of the KIT campus marked with the destination.
You can find the interactive campus map and the site plans of KIT here.
Leisure Activities at KIT
The possibilities for leisure activities at KIT are diverse and varied. The sporting and cultural activities on offer range from various sports groups on the South and North Campus and the "Walk-In" to the symphony and chamber orchestra, jazz choir or university theater. As part of the extensive sports program in the areas of popular and competitive sports, the special needs of disabled people are also taken into account. There is certainly something to suit every taste.
Comprehensive information and suggestions can be found via this link (in German only).
KIT Freundeskreis- und Fördergesellschaft e.V.
The KIT Freundeskreis- und Fördergesellschaft e.V. (KFG) serves to promote research, teaching, innovation, academic life and infrastructure at the university.
Created from the merger of the "KIT-Fördergesellschaft e.V." and the "Freundeskreis des Forschungszentrums Karlsruhe e.V." in May 2019, the association pursues the goal of promoting solidarity and communication at KIT, creating links between science and practice, deepening relationships between teachers and students, honoring special achievements in science and administration, and maintaining KIT's contact with former students, scientists, other scientific institutions, companies and organizations.
The non-profit association supports institutes and facilities of KIT in teaching and research as well as in cultural and social matters of students through funding measures that cannot be covered by federal or state funds. Examples of funding measures are the "Studium Generale", exhibitions and scientific conferences at KIT, excursions and research trips as well as music and art at KIT, and also bonuses for special achievements for employees in administration and infrastructure.
Further information can be found under this link (in German only).
KIT Shuttle
The KIT shuttle enables an environmentally friendly and fast connection between the South Campus, North Campus and East Campus with the help of KIT hydrogen buses and is available to KIT employees and students only for business purposes.
Further information on the stops at the South, North and East Campus as well as the current timetable of the KIT shuttle can be found via this link (in German only).
Canteen and Cafeteria
There are various catering facilities for employees at KIT. In particular, the canteen and cafeterias on the South Campus and the "Casino" canteen on the North Campus are available for lunch and dinner or simply for small snacks. Both locations also regularly offer vegetarian and vegan dishes. In addition to the canteen on South Campus, the Studierendenwerk also runs the "gourmet canteen" called Update, which serves fine dining dishes in a cozy atmosphere. For snacks, KIT employees can use the "hot bar" in the cafeteria. In the mensa and the canteen, they can pay cashless with their KIT Card, which can be topped up at any time at the cash top-up stations.
Further information on the opening hours, locations, contact details of the contact persons and the current menus of these facilities can be found on this page with further links.
Parking and Access to the Campus
In order to enter the North Campus and to drive on the South and East Campus, employees need an access authorization from KIT.
Under the following links you will find separate information for each KIT campus on the contact persons and their locations to whom you can turn in this regard, as well as information on parking facilities at Campus South:
- Access to North Campus (in German only)
- Access and Parking at Campus South (in German only)
- Access to Campus East
You can also find additional information under the keyword "KIT Card".
