Lidellplatz | Karlsruhe Erleben EN

Comfort and flair

The triangular Lidellplatz, also known as the “Lidell Quarter”, invites visitors to take refuge from the bustling city centre.

Der Lidellplatz in Karlsruhe im Sommer 2023 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Der Spielplatz auf dem Karlsruher Lidellplatz | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

Der Brunnen am Lidellplatz im Sommer 2023 | © KME Karlsruhe Marketing und Event GmbH | Foto: Jürgen Rösner

The triangular Lidellplatz is located in the eastern part of Karlsruhe's city centre and is characterized by its familiar flair and cosiness. The square was built in 1970 away from the hustle and bustle and was named "Spitalplatz". Named after the former Bürgerspital hospital, the square was renamed "Lidellplatz" in 1893. Today it is surrounded by owner-managed stores and galleries as well as cozy cafés and restaurants, which can also be found in the adjacent Gewerbehof. In 2006, the square was renovated and the playground redesigned to ensure that Lidellplatz, with its listed Lidellbrunnen fountain, remains a meeting place for young and old.

Shops and restaurants

Overview of shops and restaurants in the area Kirchplatz St. Stephan

In the area

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.

Erbprinzenstraße

Shopping in a relaxed atmosphere

Karl-Friedrich-Straße is a key transport link and the central point of the city. With historical buildings and political venues like the Town Hall or the place of the fundamental rights, Karl-Friedrich-Strasse offers you not only a wide array of shops, it also has plenty of historical value – a street with a past and a future.

Karl-Friedrich-Straße

The golden core

The Marktplatz is the most well-known square in the fan-shaped city. It forms the core of Karlsruhe’s city centre and is the crux of the urban cultural scene in Karlsruhe, alongside Kaiserstraße. It is also home to the hallmark of the city: the Pyramid.