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Christmas in the
Karlsruhe neighborhoods

Sparkling Christmas lights, surprising walk acts and many special events transform Karlsruhe city center into a shopping paradise at Christmas time!

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Introduction

In the middle of the Christkindlesmarktthe Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT and festively sparkling shopping streets, the Karlsruhe districts with a wide range of activities and attractions, festively decorated shop windows and festive offers, Karlsruhe's districts offer exceptional shopping pleasure once again this year.

In the many small and large stores you'll find a huge selection - and you're guaranteed to find a suitable gift by the day before Christmas Eve!

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  • Advent in the Carré

    Between Lammstraße and Marktplatz

    November 26 - December 23, 2024

    The Marktplatz Carré is once again lending the current construction site section in Kaiserstrasse a Christmassy flair this year. 

    In addition to winter lighting and matching Christmas decorations, the local businesses would like to thank their loyal customers. With a purchase of 40.00 euros or more in the stores listed below, customers will receive a voucher for a hot drink. This can be redeemed at HELLERSTEA°BAR or vomFASS.

     

    Wilma's mulled wine magic & advent calendar

    Wilma Wunder

    November 27 - December 21, 2024

    During the campaign period, various mulled wine creations and punch will be sold in the restaurant's inner courtyard and via an outdoor sales area towards the market square. From December 01, there will also be a digital advent calendarwhere there are new offers to discover every day.

  • A little Christmas greeting 

    Erbprinzen-, Herren & Mittlere Waldstraße

    December 01 - December 24, 2024

    Zur Weihnachtszeit beschenkt das Quartier seine Kund*innen mit einem kleinen Weihnachtspräsent. In allen teilnehmenden Geschäften erhältst Du nämlich einen kleinen Weihnachtsgruß in Form einer individuell im Quartiersdesign gestalteten Weihnachtskarte. Zu jeder Karte mit Weihnachtsgruß gibt es eine süße Leckerei.

  • Advent in sound

    Along the Kaiserstrasse

    November 30 - December 21, 2024

    On Christmas Saturdays, local artists, including trombone choirs, music clubs and various ensembles, transform the central Kaiserstraße into a musical oasis. In addition, pianos will be set up where passers-by can make music freely.

    Christmas decorations in the Passagehof

    Kaiserpassage/Passagehof

    End of November 2024 - beginning of January 2025

    This year, IG Zentrale Kaiserstraße will provide the Passagehof and the entrances to the Passagehof with Christmas lighting to create a festive atmosphere.

    Christmas magic in the POSTGALERIE

    POSTGALLERY

    November 25 - December 24, 2024

    The POSTGALERIE is once again offering a number of Christmas promotions and offers this year:

    • November 25 - January 11, 2025: CHRISTMAS DECORATION
      The Postgalerie shines with thousands of lights
    • November 30, 2024: MUSIC
      Vocal ensemble Chorioso | 1:00 - 1:30 pm
    • December 06, 2024: NIKOLAUS
      St. Nicholas visits the Postgalerie
    • December 07, 2024: MUSIC
      Ensemble Brasspedal | 5:00 - 6:00 pm
    • December 14, 2024: WALKACTS and MUSIC
      The stars from "DIE EISKÖNIGIN" enchant Postgalerie visitors with wintery splendor
      Saxophone quintet Quarantunes | 14:00 - 15:00
      MM Choir | 16:00 - 17:00
    • December 21, 2024: CHRISTMAS MUSIC
      Youth choirs Vocal Up | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Further information at www.postgalerie.de

  • St. Nicholas campaign 

    Südliche Waldstraße

    December 06, 2024

    St. Nicholas visits Südliche Waldstraße and distributes presents throughout the street.

    "Glow & Soup"

    teapot

    December 06 and 07, 2024

    Christmas shopping is stressful and you need a pick-me-up? Then watch out! On December 6 and 7, Stövchen will be serving you a delicious potato soup with a Christmas topping. That's not enough? Then simply enjoy a hot mug of mulled wine at a special price!

    Artists' Christmas market SUPERNOVA

    burger interior design

    December 06 and 07, 2024

    A somewhat different pre-Christmas art bazaar can be found at burger Inneneinrichtung with a fine selection of unique serial pieces, paintings and designs by artists from Karlsruhe and beyond.

    Keep it cool in winter! 

    Bassmann optics

    December 06 and 07, 2024

    Even in the cold season, it is important to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. That's why Bassmann Optik is offering a 30% discount on selected sunglasses on these days!

    Christmas coziness 

    Espresso bar

    December 06 and 07, 2024

    The scent of mulled wine and freshly grilled chestnut sausage is in the air - perfect for a little break in the cold season. Make yourself comfortable outside at the espresso bar: you can snuggle up with cozy blankets, enjoy the Christmas scent and let the atmosphere take effect on you.

    Charity campaign 

    glore Karlsruhe

    December 06 | 10:00 - 19:00 & December 07 | 10:00 - 18:00

    Find new clothes and do something good at the same time! Come by glore Karlsruhe on the St. Nicholas weekend and browse through the fair fashion B-goods, some of which can be easily repaired or used for upcycling projects. All proceeds from the B-goods will go 100% to Karlsruher Tafel e. V. 

    Christmas atmosphere 

    Dupario

    December 06 and 07, 2024

    Dupario cordially invites you to experience a little Christmas party feeling on the St. Nicholas weekend! With cozy music, small treats and a festive atmosphere, you can browse to your heart's content.

  • Winter festival in the neighborhood

    Eastern Kaiserstraße/Kronenstraße

    November 27, 2024

    The "Winterfest im Quartier" is a community get-together for residents of the neighborhood and for local business and cultural stakeholders. It is an open platform for exchange, networking and community between interested parties in the neighborhood and beyond.

    At the winter festival, Östliche Kaiserstraße presents itself to the citizens of Karlsruhe as THE creative and start-up quarter. Local players from the fields of business, culture and sustainability, such as COLA TAXI OK, Weltladen, Jubez, Fair Fashion Store, TRIANGEL, intro CAFÉ, RIOT Bar, Café Wohnzimmer, Weltladen, Gründerschmiede, BUZO Umweltzentrum and many more will be showcased.

    stuff & noise in the snow

    Intro Cafés & TRIANGEL Open Space

    December 07, 2024

    At the flea market inside the @triangel.space and the Intro Café you will find second-hand clothes, art objects and this and that. Perfect as a gift for yourself or for people you love. 

    @dieanstoss will offer a sewing workshop again, so if it doesn't fit, you can easily make it fit!

    The Intro Cafés is also looking forward to more workshops, so please send an e-mail to kramundkrach@intro.cafeif you would like to offer something. Workshops do not pay stand rent!

    Indietronic music by @aliceanddoloresindie German pop by @elajmusik and unplugged pop-punk from @atticstories, the finale will be played by @bellabis.cuit on the decks.
     

    Drinks, mulled wine and something to fill your stomach will of course be provided!

  • St. Nicholas party 

    Avant Garde

    December 06, 2024 | 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

    Live Christmas music, fruit punch and Christmas cookies accompanied by a large clearance sale discount can be enjoyed at the St. Nicholas party at Avant Garde. This will be the store's last big event before moving to Waldstraße 42. Seat reservations under 0721 23 817 and boutique@avantgardeexclusive.com

  • Fountain illumination

    until January 2025

    The KME Karlsruhe Marketing & Event GmbH realizes with the support of the Horticultural Office of the City of Karlsruhe and the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe the illumination of the fountain on Stephanplatz during Advent. The visual highlight creates an atmospheric link between Ludwigsplatz and Südliche Waldstraße.

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