Baedeker Baedeker Verlag Karl Baedeker, founded by Karl Baedeker on July 1, 1827, is a German publisher and pioneer in the business of worldwide travel guides. The guides, often referred to simply as "Baedekers" (a term sometimes used to refer to similar works from other publishers, or travel guides in general), contain, among other things, maps and introductions; information about routes and travel facilities; and descriptions of noteworthy buildings, sights, attractions and museums, written by specialists. 1827−1859: Karl Baedeker (see article) had three sons, Ernst, Karl and Fritz and after his death each, in turn, dictated by events, took over the
Karl Kübel Foundation for Children and Families Karl Kübel Foundation for Children and Families The Karl Kübel Foundation for Child and Family is a legal foundation founded in 1972 by Karl Kübel, based in Bensheim, South-East of Germany. The foundation was founded in 1972 by the entrepreneur Karl Kübel, who contributed the proceeds of his "3K-Möbelwerke" sold in 1973 and most of his private assets to the foundation. In addition to the income from the foundation, third-party funding and donations form the basis for the foundation work. Together with partners, the Karl Kübel Foundation is committed to ensuring that children are supported and promoted from the outset