Karmarschstraße

Karmarschstraße is a shopping street in Hannover's Mitte district that extends about 460 meters from Kröpcke to Friederikenplatz. Along the route you find retail stores, cafes, and modern commercial buildings that shape the street's character.

Businessman Ferdinand Wallbrecht began building this street in 1879, with the first section completed by 1881 despite local opposition. The street emerged during a period of urban growth and economic change in Hannover.

The street takes its name from Karl Karmarsch, the first director of the former Polytechnic School that later became Hanover Technical University. Today people use this street as a place for shopping and meeting, where stores and cafes shape daily routines.

The northern section functions as a pedestrian zone with direct access to Kröpcke underground station and connections to multiple public transport links. You can easily walk through the street while accessing various transit options.

The Kröpcke-Center, built in 1972, rises about 51 meters above the street and stands where the Hotel Continental once stood before 1943. This location marks the transition between old and modern in the city.

Location: Mitte

Length: 460 m

GPS coordinates: 52.37167,9.73722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23