Marktplatz

At the heart of Karlsruhe

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. 

The Marktplatz is bordered by some of the fan-shaped city’s most significant buildings, such as the Town Hall, the city church, and the hallmark of the city: the Pyramid, the mausoleum of the city’s founder, Charles III William, Margrave of Baden-Durlach. The beautiful columns at the renowned Stadtkirche and the impressive architecture of the Karlsruhe Town Hall mean that you can enjoy a shopping trip with special flair here.

Here, a traditional department store meets a traditional pâtisserie – a square with history. The markets held regularly here also offer an additional shopping experience, for example at the weekly flower and evening market, as well as the Lichtweihnacht Christmas market.

Latest information

Currently, the Marktplatz is undergoing renovation work as part of a project by the Karlsruher Schieneninfrastruktur-Gesellschaft (KASIG). Up-to-date information on the progress of the construction and a webcam can be found here.

Shops and restaurants

Overview of shops and restaurants in the area Marktplatz

In the area