Overflowing with fresh produce and delicious food dishes, Carlsplatz is one of my favourite food markets I’ve visited. It’s a hub of life with people strolling around with baskets of fruit and flowers while others meet friends for a meal. If you’re visiting Dusseldorf you have to check it out!
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Whether you’re looking for the perfect fresh loaf of bread or one of the best fish sandwiches you’ll ever eat, you’ll find it at Carlsplatz. Here’s my guide on everything you need to know about it!
Carlsplatz Markt Düsseldorf: Everything you need to know
What you need to know
- How many stalls are there at Carlsplatz?: Carlsplatz has just over 60 stalls.
- What is for sale at Carlsplatz: Any kind of fresh produce you could want. Meats, cheeses, fish, flowers, fruits, veggies, everything!
- Is Carlsplatz expensive?: The quality of goods is definitely higher than what you find in the supermarket, so the prices are a little higher, but it isn’t super expensive.
How to get there
Located right in the heart of Dusseldorf, Carlsplatz Market is really easy to find. Here’s how you can get there:
- By public transport: Take the U Bahn U71, U72, U73 or U83 to Benrather Straße. Follow Benrather Straße and Carlsplatz is just on the right. There are lots of signposts so it’s easy to find!
- On foot: Carlsplatz is located quite centrally within Dusseldorf so is pretty easy to find. The city centre is well signposted so just follow the arrows till you get there! It’s close to the Rhine, Konigsalle and the town hall so you don’t have to go out of your way to find it.
- By car: There’s a parking garage right next to the market making it easily accessible by car.
Opening times
Carlsplatz is open Monday to Saturday with the following opening times:
- Monday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Tuesday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Wednesday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Thursday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
- Saturday: 8 am – 4 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Be sure to check the website for any holiday closures.
Entry fee
Carlsplatz is completley free to enter!
My tips for visiting
- Bring cash: Many stalls do accept card payments, but some places are cash only. There is a cash machine right next to the market if you find yourself short!
Carlsplatzmarkt history
Where Munich has Viktualienmarkt, Dusseldorf has Carlsplatz. While it may not be quite on the same scale, it’s still a market of epic proportions and quality – and one of my favourite spots in the city!
Carlsplatz has just over 60 stalls selling everything you could ever dream of from a market. From fresh pasta and pastries to flowers and falafel alongside a huge variety of fruit and vegetables, there’s a luxurious spread on offer here.
Carlsplatz, originally Karlplatz, is the oldest market in Dusseldorf and is named after Elector Karl Theodor. Developed in the late 18th century, the Carlsplatz site has a rich history. Traditionally, markets were held in front of the town hall, but in 1808, Carlsplatz was granted permission to host the city’s four-week-long annual fairs. In 1910, Carlsplatz established its weekly market, which continued until 1940 when an air raid shelter was built underneath the site. The market returned in 1951 and has since continued to grow and develop into what it is today.
Lots of the stalls ran here are family businesses that have been operating for decades. The whole market has a very warm and inviting vibe to it, I can’t recommend visiting it enough!
Food and drink
As well as fresh produce to take away there are also a lot of great spots to grab a meal at Carlspalts. Here are just some of the great spots to visit:
- Berliner Ecke: One of the best spots in the city for traditional currywurst.
- Fischhaus – Fish House: 100% the place to stop by if you love seafood. They serve lots of different fresh fish sandwiches as well as prawns, fish soup and scamp among other things.
- Casa Cortilla: Incredible fresh pasta and antipasti dishes. A popular stall among locals so it does get busy!
- Delikatessen Franken: Specialises in food from the Franconia region including schnitzel, potato pancakes (delicious!) and lots of different salads. They have a huge variety and everything is freshly made.
- Dauser: Lots of different soup and goulash dishes, it has a real home-cooked feel to it. Another popular spot so be sure to get there early!
Summary
Simply put, Carlsplatz has to be on your list of places to visit in Dusseldorf. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is delicious, what more could you need?
