Durlach

Durlach, the former Baden royal seat (1565 to 1718), is often referred to as the “mother” of the fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe. The Karlsburg (the former palace) houses, among other things, the Pfinzgau Museum, which presents Durlach’s eventful history.

Since its incorporation in 1938, Durlach has been the largest district of Karlsruhe with approximately 30,000 residents. With its completely renovated, historic city center, it offers the perfect small-town feel with numerous shopping opportunities, culture, sports, and restaurants. Durlach has excellent connections to the A5 and A8 motorways, the Deutsche Bahn network, and the KVV (public transport system). Durlach is both a high-tech location and offers a wide range of recreational and excursion options.

The Turmbergbahn cable car takes you to Durlach’s local mountain, the Turmberg (256 m). From the observation deck, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Rhine plain and the city areas of Durlach and Karlsruhe at any time of day. The Turmberg, located at the foot of the Northern Black Forest, is an ideal day trip destination with a forest rope park, restaurants, and hiking trails.

Durlach offers numerous festivities throughout the year, such as the Durlach Old Town Festival, the Carnival parade and the medieval Christmas market in front of the Karlsburg Castle.