Ebertplatz

A square on the Ring road in Neustadt-Nord – known for its striking fountain sculpture and a lively independent art scene.

Square Art & culture Ring road

Ebertplatz in Neustadt-Nord is a large square on the inner-city Ring road, linking the Hansaring with the Theodor-Heuss-Ring. It is known for its 1970s architecture and a lively art scene.

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

At a glance

Location: Neustadt-Nord, on the Cologne Ring road
History: on the site of the former "Napoleon harbour"
Eye-catcher: a water-kinetic fountain sculpture
Today: galleries, independent spaces and events

From problem spot to stage

Where Ebertplatz lies today, a safety harbour stood in the French era. The sunken 1970s plaza was long seen as a trouble spot – but a creative scene of galleries, independent spaces and festivals has since taken hold here. At its centre stands the striking water-kinetic fountain sculpture, a landmark of the square.