Dig, build, participate
– Children’s construction site
Kaiserstraße
June 10-15, 2025 |
Kaiserstraße between Adler- & Lammstraße
Attention, children's construction site!
From June 10 to 15, Karlsruhe's Kaiserstraße between Adlerstraße and Lammstraße was once again transformed into an adventurous children's construction site – with a large sandbox and a daily changing, free hands-on program that combined fun and creativity. Instead of watching from the sidelines, children of all ages could become master builders themselves and get stuck in. They were supported on June 12 by childhood hero Bob the Builder.
Anyone who has always wanted to drive a forklift, build and paint a house, construct a giant marble run, or create the most beautiful sand sculpture was warmly invited to visit the children's construction site.
A special highlight was the large sandpit at Kaiserstraße 137-139 (Schöpf fashion store). From Tuesday afternoon to Sunday evening, between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., children were able to dig, build, and play to their heart's content—a real construction site experience included. The sandpit was built with the support of vomFASS and Marktplatz Carré . The toys were provided by IKEA and Theo Klein GmbH . The sandpit was set up on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025. It was open for use starting around 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
The program was free.
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Building and construction workshop
11:00 - 17:00
Kaiserstraße 60 (near C&A)
Using a cordless screwdriver, hammer and saw, a small house was built, roof batten by roof batten, over two days and then painted together.
Forklift course | 11:00 – 17:00
Kaiserstraße Höhe Tourist Information & Market Square Höhe Water Games
Eight forklifts loaded with pallets navigated the course, passing traffic signs and zigzagging through the cone slalom. Those who mastered all the hurdles were rewarded with their own forklift driver's license.
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Building and construction workshop
11:00 - 17:00
Kaiserstraße 60 (near C&A)
Using a cordless screwdriver, hammer and saw, a small house was built, roof batten by roof batten, over two days and then painted together.
Bob the Builder Meet & Greet
11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm for 30 minutes each time
Kaiserstraße near the tourist information office
Wearing his distinctive blue trousers, blue vest with high-visibility stripes, checked shirt, and yellow hard hat, Bob the Builder visited the children's construction site on June 12. During a total of six meet-and-greet sessions, children were able to have their photo taken with their hero—a great opportunity for an unforgettable souvenir!
Sand sculpture workshop
12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Kaiserstraße 64 (near TA Izakaya)
Here, sand became art! With a shovel, spatula, and a lot of imagination, creative sand sculptures were created under the guidance of a sculptor.
For children ages 6 and up. Participation is free. The tour starts on the hour and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Maximum number of participants per course: 12. Advance registration required via email to meier@karlsruhe-event.de .
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Sand sculpture workshop
12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Kaiserstraße 64 (near TA Izakaya)
Here, sand became art! With a shovel, spatula, and a lot of imagination, creative sand sculptures were created under the guidance of a sculptor.
For children ages 6 and up. Participation is free. The tour starts on the hour and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Maximum number of participants per course: 12. Advance registration required via email to meier@karlsruhe-event.de .
Giant marble run
11:00 - 17:00
Market square at the height of the fountains
From a large platform, they built a giant marble run out of long pipes, angles, and supports. Whether it was curves, free fall, or sound effects—there were no limits to their creativity.
The children's construction site was a measure of city marketing as part of the construction site marketing on the occasion of the redesign of Kaiserstraße.
If you have any questions, problems or suggestions regarding the construction site situation or construction site marketing, you can contact us at any time by e-mail at kaiserstrasse@tba.karlsruhe.de at any time. Support is provided cooperatively by the civil engineering office and the KME organized.
