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Carlsplatz market: the oldest market in Düsseldorf — a complete guide
Trading in Karlstadt since 1870: what to buy at Carlsplatz market and which stalls are worth your time.
Carlsplatz market in Düsseldorf-Karlstadt is more than a weekly market. It is a living piece of the city's culture, trading since 1870. Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm (Saturdays until 4), you will find more than 60 stalls across roughly 6,000 square metres.
The stalls that matter
- Hinkel organic bakery — sourdough, rye bread, walnut bread.
- Maître Philippe cheese — more than 200 varieties from France, Italy and Switzerland.
- Casa Vergani — Italian truffles, pasta, olive oil.
- Fisch Möller — straight from the Dutch ports.
- Schreiner currywurst — a local institution since 1985.
- Bao Express — modern fusion: bao buns with pork belly, tofu or chicken.
- Mini Falafel — vegetarian, house-made.
- Carlsplatz Coffee — a speciality coffee bar.
When to go
Mornings between 9 and 11, when the stalls have just been filled. Saturday from 8 am is the busiest time of the week. Between 12 and 2 the market turns into a cluster of food stalls.
Frequently asked questions about Carlsplatz market
Frequently asked questions
- What are the opening hours of Carlsplatz market?
- Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. Closed on Sundays.
- What can you buy at Carlsplatz?
- Fresh fish, cheese, organic bread, Italian pasta, truffles, oysters, wine, spices, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as hot food stalls.
- How old is Carlsplatz market?
- It has been trading since 1870, making it the oldest food market in Düsseldorf.
- How far is Carlsplatz from the main station?
- Ten minutes on foot, or six minutes by U-Bahn (U70/74 to Steinstraße/Königsallee).
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