Karlsplatz, Heidelberg

Name: Karlsplatz
Address: Karlsplatz 1, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany

#61 among attractions in Heidelberg

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Karlsplatz is a public square located directly on Heidelberg's main street, at the foot of Heidelberg Castle. It is named after the Grand Duke Karl Friedrich of Baden.

The square was first laid out in 1805 in place of the demolished Franciscan monastery. In the center of the square stands the Sebastian Münster Fountain, which was created by Michael Schoenholtz in 1978 when Karlsplatz was redesigned in the course of the construction of an underground parking garage. It commemorates the cosmographer and humanist Sebastian Münster, who worked in the Franciscan monastery for several years at the beginning of the 16th century.

Karlsplatz is not only home to the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences, the Palais Boisserée and the Roßhirt residence, but also to two of Heidelberg's oldest and best-known student pubs, as well as several fraternity houses, including the historic Mittermaierhaus. Generations of fraternity students have been guests at the Gasthaus Zum Seppl, built in 1634, and the Gasthaus Zum Roten Ochsen, built right next door in 1703.

Coordinates: 49°24'44"N, 8°42'46"E

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Karlsplatz 1Heidelberg 69117 Germany

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Karlsplatz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Heidelberg, Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Riesenstein - Kakerlakenhockerwand.

~1090 ftS
16th-century ruined castle on a hillside
Schloss Heidelberg, Heidelberg
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~740 ftW
Church with scenic views from the tower
Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg
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~890 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Heidelberg
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0.5 miSW
49°24'27"N • 8°42'16"E
Riesenstein - Kakerlakenhockerwand, Heidelberg
13 min walk • Climbing
~1650 ftSE
Park
Hortus Palatinus, Heidelberg
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~730 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, Heidelberg
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~870 ftSE
49°24'39"N • 8°42'57"E
Deutsches Apotheken-Museum, Heidelberg
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~1070 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Heidelberg
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0.4 miW
Museum
Kurpfälzisches Museum, Heidelberg
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~850 ftNW
Bridge, Historical place
Alte Brücke, Heidelberg
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0.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gaisberg, Heidelberg
18 min walk • Gaisberg is a mountain of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karlsplatz?

Nearby attractions include Kornmarkt, Heidelberg (2 min walk), Hercules Brunnen, Heidelberg (3 min walk), Wochenmarkt, Heidelberg (3 min walk), Völkerkundemuseum, Heidelberg (4 min walk).

How to get to Karlsplatz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karlsplatz:

Train

Station Kornmarkt (3 min walk)
Schloss (6 min walk)

Bus

Alte Brücke • Lines: 754 (4 min walk)
Heidelberg Schloß • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Alte Brücke • Lines: Neckarfähre (6 min walk)
Stadthalle • Lines: Neckarfähre (13 min walk)

Tram

Bismarckplatz • Lines: 22, 23, 26 (24 min walk)
Seegarten • Lines: 21, 22, 23 (26 min walk)