Large selection of umbrellas at Schirm Weinig in Karlsruhe

Stay dry during the wet season in Karlsruhe with Schirm-Weinig

from Alisa Litterst

04.11.2019

Since 1840, this traditional establishment has been the place to go for protection from wet weather in the fan-shaped city.

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Autumn also means rainy weather—but that's no reason to feel gloomy and hide away indoors. As the old saying goes, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!" So from now on, get out into the fresh air, whether it's raining or stormy.

A business with tradition – Schirm Weinig in Karlsruhe has been around for over 175 years © KME | Photo: Alisa Litterst

Tradition meets innovation at Kaiserstrasse 201 in downtown Karlsruhe

One of the most sought-after addresses in the fan-shaped city, which has been battling bad weathersince1840, is Schirm-Weinig. Today, the store in downtown Karlsruhe is one of the oldest umbrella shops in all of Germany.

The history dates back to its founding in 1840. In 1880, the company had the honor of supplying the court of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Luise von Baden Luise von Baden . Until the 1960s, the original craft business even had its own in-house production facility for umbrellas and parasols. Today, Kaiserstraße 201 is home to brands such as

  • little person
  • doppler
  • derby
  • Bugatti
  • S-Oliver

in umbrella range to the product line – as well as PRO-X in the rainwear range.

The store offers the perfect rainwear for every occasion: bicycle capes, rain pants, functional jackets, or rain hats—bad weather doesn't stand a chance here! Millimeters of water column is the unit of measurement used to measure the water permeability of a fabric or membrane. In Germany, the standard for waterproof clothing is 1,500 mm water column. Above this value, the garment may be labeled "waterproof." Rain definitely does not penetrate Schirm Weinig rainwear, as all garments have a water column of at least 5,000 mm.

Custom umbrellas and unusual walking sticks

Your own logo, business card, photo, or umbrella for a wedding—at Schirm-Weinig, you can design your design your very own umbrella. With a minimum order of 25 umbrellas, Weinig allows you to create truly unique designs.

Whether foldable walking sticks or elegant, extravagant models – even canes can also be found in the store on Kaiserstraße. The team on site can provide individual advice for every need, guaranteeing that you will find the right cane.

Colorful children's umbrellas, as well as unusual and handmade models from Doppler Manufaktur from Austria.

Walking sticks at Schirm Weinig in Karlsruhe © KME | Photo: Alisa Litterst

More information

Contact us

Schirm Weinig GmbH
Kaiserstraße 201
76133 Karlsruhe
Tel.: +49 721 25476

Opening hours

Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.