Feast of the Senses 2026

The Festival of the Senses 2026 will take place on April 25 and 26 in downtown Karlsruhe. During this weekend, Marktplatz, Friedrichsplatz, Kirchplatz St. Stephan, and Stephanplatz will be transformed into a colorful spring landscape with numerous attractions.

As there is likely to be a high volume of traffic in Karlsruhe throughout the weekend, we recommend that you travel by public transport. From the underground stops Marktplatz, Kronenplatz, Ettlinger Tor and Europaplatz/ Postgalerie, all event venues can be reached quickly and easily. Further information - including how to get to Karlsruhe - can be found on the website of the Karlsruhe Transport Association (KVV).

There are numerous parking garages for car drivers. parking garages in the city center. We recommend using the parking guidance system to find free parking spaces quickly and easily. It is also possible to use the P&R spaces (e.g. Mühlburg train station, Europahalle, Fächerbad), some of which are free of charge. You can find an overview of all Park & Ride lots here.

TIP: Free commuting with line 1 on Sunday when the shops are open!

As a special customer service on Sunday shopping days, in 2026, in cooperation with Karlsruhe Transport Authority , it will be possible to travel free of charge on line 1. The tickets will be valid on April 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the route Europaplatz/Postgalerie to Durlach Turmberg and Durlach Turmberg to Europaplatz/Postgalerie. Tickets will be issued at selected stores in Karlsruhe city center and Durlach. The issuing locations will be announced shortly. 

Yes, as a special customer service on Sunday shopping days, in 2026, in cooperation with Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe , it will again be possible to travel free of charge on line 1. The tickets will be valid on April 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the route Europaplatz/Postgalerie to Durlach Turmberg and Durlach Turmberg to Europaplatz/Postgalerie. Tickets will be issued at the Tourist Information Office in Karlsruhe and in selected stores in Durlach. The issuing locations will be announced shortly.  

The program for the Festival of the Senses 2026 is currently being planned and will be announced shortly. Please bear with us a little longer! 

You will find the complete children's and family program in the coming weeks here. 

An absolute highlight of the Festival of the Senses is the gourmet market. During the event weekend, Karlsruhe's market square is transformed into a gourmet oasis from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with around 40 selected stands offering a wide variety of specialties and delicacies to enjoy and discover. You can find all the gourmet stands and their culinary offerings in a few weeks here.

Other highlights include the diverse music and street artthat accompany the market in a special way, numerous information information stands on the Friedrichsplatz and sports activities, as well as fashion shows and dance performances on the Stephanplatz. Not to forget: the open Sunday in Karlsruhe city center and Durlach with free rides on line 1 and many great spring activities in the Karlsruhe districts. 

Yes, the gourmet market on the market square offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. You will soon find an overview of all vegetarian and vegan delicacies and food stalls here.