Friedrichsplatz | Karlsruhe Erleben EN

The green oasis

Friedrichsplatz is the green oasis of the city centre. Centrally located, Friedrichsplatz invites visitors to take a break from the daily grind.

Be it during summer with a refreshing ice cream or in winter at the Karlsruhe Christkindlesmarkt. As a venue for a long list of events, is it often livelier than any other square in the city.

Der Friedrichsplatz am Karlsruher Stadtfest 2023 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Sommerliche Abendstimmung auf dem Friedrichsplatz | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Daniel Schoenen

Blumenwiesen am Friedrichsplatz 2022 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Grünflächen zum Verweilen und Entspannen auf dem Friedrichsplatz | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Krokusse auf dem Friedrichsplatz im Frühjahr 2023 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

In luftigen Höhen jonglierte JoVo beim Karlsruher Stadfest 2021 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH / Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Springende Panther von Andreas Helmling vor dem Naturkundemuseum am Friedrichsplatz | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Der Friedrichsbrunnen im Jahr 2022 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Die mobile Band "Django Mobil" beim FEST DER SINNE 2021 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event / Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Das DAS FEST-Citymobil auf dem Friedrichsplatz | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH / Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Der Friedrichsplatz ist eine der grünen Oasen in der Karlsruher Innenstadt | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Der Friedrichsplatz in Karlsruhe 2022 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Der Friedrichsplatz in Karlsruhe | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Sitzgelegenheiten am Friedrichsbrunnen auf dem Friedrichsplatz | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Daniel Schoenen

Der schneebedeckte Friedrichsplatz bei Nacht | © Jürgen Fränkle

Friedrichsplatz is one of the most well-known squares in the city. Surrounded by popular cultural heritage sites, such as the State Museum of Natural History and Baden’s State Library, Friedrichsplatz is the perfect place to take a break in a natural setting. As the venue for many events such as the renowned Karlsruhe Stadtfest in autumn or the Christkindelmarkt in winter, Friedrichsplatz attracts both locals and tourists all year round. The close proximity to the city’s largest shopping centre, Ettlinger Tor, offers the perfect opportunity for a shopping trip.

Shops and restaurants

Overview of shops and restaurants in the area Friedrichsplatz

In the area

Kirchplatz St. Stephan frames the St. Stephan Catholic church and is situated centrally, directly opposite Baden’s State Library and the well-known Friedrichsplatz. The church square is the perfect meeting point for families with children or for a theatre date.

Kirchplatz St. Stephan

A colourful church square

Ettlinger Tor Karlsruhe

33,000 square metres of retail space

Details

Lammstraße runs parallel to Ritterstrasse and right past the city’s largest shopping centre, Ettlinger Tor. Named after the former guesthouse “Zum Lamm”, the vibrant street still bears its historical name to this day. A wide range of shops, mainly for the little ones, serve to attract many locals and tourists.

Lammstraße

For young and old

On Erbprinzenstraße, time moves very differently – here, people take a lot of time for quality of life and enjoyment. The well-known side street is a treat for all visitors in need of a break from the daily grind. In the numerous street cafés and atmospheric shops, you can relax and shop in peace.