Ludwigsplatz | Karlsruhe Erleben EN

"La Dolce Vita" in Karlsruhe

"This is where the music plays" - everyone notices this when they stroll along here on a warm summer evening. Ludwigsplatz is characterized above all by its large selection of restaurants and bars.

Ludwigsplatz

Ludwigsplatz is around ten minutes' walk from the Marktplatz. As a former market square, Ludwigsplatz is now a popular meeting place for night owls who want to enjoy balmy summer nights with good food and fruity cocktails. The square is located right at the lively intersection of Erbprinzenstraße and Waldstraße. Here you can store in a charming atmosphere and enjoy "La Dolce Vita"!

Shops and restaurants

Overview of shops and restaurants in the area Ludwigsplatz

In the area

Stephanplatz, the spacious square behind the renowned Postgalerie shopping centre, offers a lot of open space, that is often used in interesting ways. The vibrant farmers’ market and quaint flea markets offer a very different kind of shopping experience.

Stephanplatz

The ultimate shopping square

The Postgalerie

Shopping in the main post office

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With a length of almost two kilometres, Karlstraße is one of the key streets for traffic in the fan-shaped city. As such, Karlstraße has a particularly wide and diverse range of businesses where you can shop or browse. From wedding dresses to quality men’s shirts, right up to blouses made from natural textiles – everybody will find what they are looking for here.

Karlstraße

Two kilometres of shopping fun

You can experience the special charm of Karlsruhe’s fan-shaped streets particularly well on Waldstraße. You cannot simply walk past countless shops and restaurants lining the street from the Palace up to Sophienstraße without at least taking a look at the new product range.

Waldstraße

Charming from top to bottom

Südliche Waldstraße is the key street on the city’s local cultural scene. It is home to many insider tips for food, art and fashion, waiting for you to discover them. The epitome of diversity, the shopping street unites chic sophistication with traditional retail stores and invites you to shop and kill time with its well-balanced mixture.