Spring in the
districts
The shops in Karlsruhe's city center had once again come up with special promotions for the Festival of the Senses this year. Young and old alike could look forward to a varied program in the main streets and charming side streets of downtown.
Initiatives in the
City Neighborhoods in 2026
Central Kaiserstrasse
Zentral Pharmacy | Kaiserstrasse 122 | Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Skin analysis by a representative of the French skincare brand Caudalie, presentation of their sun care products and fragrances, as well as a 20% discount on the entire Caudalie range. Caudalie specializes in the use of active ingredients derived from grapevines and grapes.
Musikhaus Schlaile | 175 Kaiserstrasse | Sunday 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Handpan music in the storefront
Marketplace Carré
vomFASS Karlsruhe | Kaiserstrasse 76 | Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Once again this year, VOM FASS is setting up its barrel in front of the store and offering refreshing spritz drinks. Inside, a lovingly designed tasting bar invites customers to sample the drinks.
Südliche Waldstraße
Sensory Stations
For the Festival of the Senses, Südliche Waldstraße is once again transformed into an immersive journey for all the senses. Along the street, there are various stations dedicated to the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. The sensory stations are complemented by a diverse supporting program, culinary offerings, and special promotions in the shops.
Here’s how the sensory stations work
Visitors receive a stamp card that they can use to explore the various stations. There is a stamp for each sense experienced. The goal is to discover all five senses: Anyone who has completed at least one station per sense and thus collected all the stamps will receive a small reward for participating at the end. This can be picked up at “Roter Punkt” and the “Minette Concept Store.”
Sensory Stations: “Touch”
glore Karlsruhe | Waldstraße 52 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Look forward to exciting sensory boxes in front of the store
Staudt Moden | Waldstraße 48 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Let your initial tactile experiences guide you through the store to the actual sensory station
Minette Concept Store – 64 Waldstraße
Sensory Station: "Taste"
el corazon | Waldstraße 95 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Let yourself be surprised by a blind tasting of various types of salami, such as BergSalami from the Chiemgau region, delicious wines from the Palatinate, or non-alcoholic wines from the Kaiserstuhl and Rheinhessen regions
Other locations at: Espressobar, Brick + Bone Steakhouse, Galerie Elwert, Hofmeister City Küchen Karlsruhe, Pomodoro
"Smell" Sensory Station
Ayurveda Waldstraße | Amalienstraße 25 (Waldstraße entrance) | Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sensory activity for children and adults
Yollie – Popice Café & Concept Store | Waldstraße 85
Sensory Station: “Hearing”
CEPAKA @ Avant Garde Exclusive | Waldstraße 42 | Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sensory Station “Sight”
Elwert Gallery | Waldstraße 95
Bassmann Optik | 42A Waldstraße
Other promotions
Mini Bali Weekend
CEPAKA @ Avant Garde Exclusive | Waldstraße 42 | Saturday & Sunday
Look forward to an exclusive Mini Bali Weekend featuring dance performances and a bake sale.
Cocktail Bar
Galerie Elwert & Thirty Seats | Waldstraße 95 | Saturday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM & Sunday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Here you’ll find the culinary highlight of the evening—handcrafted cocktails, homemade cordials, and creative non-alcoholic options.
Clothing Sale
Minette Concept Store | Waldstraße 64 | Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exclusive sale of clothing on racks in front of the store.
Clearance Sale
glore Karlsruhe | Waldstraße 52 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Big clearance sale of the latest collections – discover great bargains on the racks in front of the store.
Special Offers
Rad & Tat | Waldstraße 58 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Look forward to the Bike Weekend at Rad & Tat featuring top models at special prices—for a perfect start to the new cycling season!
Lounge
Staudt Moden | Waldstraße 48 | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. & Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Erbprinzen Street, Herren Street, and Mittlere Waldstraße
Modern Art Gallery | Erbprinzenstraße 4-12 | Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Workshop in front of the gallery: DIY 20x20 and 30x30 acrylic paintings with the option to have them framed
Immerdein | Herrenstraße 25 | Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
"Fusel" Beverage Stand
Marco Polo | Herrenstraße 23 | Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
"Coffee Cart"
Marandino | Waldstraße 38 | Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Cantina Majolika” Beverage Stand
Promotions at other
stores in 2026
ETTLINGER TOR Karlsruhe | Karl-Friedrich-Straße 26 | All About the Festival of the Senses
The ETTLINGER TOR shopping center also has some surprises in store for you during the Festival of the Senses with the following promotions:
Open Piano | April 22–25, 2026
A grand piano—open to the public and managed by The Open Music Project—awaits you in the basement of the ETTLINGER TOR in Karlsruhe. You are invited to play it yourself. You can also support the DoReMi social music school by making a donation via the donation box.
Mister Piano as a Rolling Piano | Sunday Shopping Day, April 26, 2026, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
OnSunday Shopping Day, “Mister Piano” will roll through the center on all levels with his mobile piano, accompanying your shopping with live music.
Shop & Collect | April 13–26, 2026
If you spend at least €100 at the Center, you’ll receive a €10 Center gift card at the Customer Information desk on the ground floor upon presentation of your same-day receipts.
