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Wolfartsweier | |
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Borough of Karlsruhe | |
Protestant church of Wolfartsweier | |
Coat of arms | |
Location of Wolfartsweier in Karlsruhe | |
Wolfartsweier Show map of GermanyWolfartsweier Show map of Baden-Württemberg | |
Coordinates: 48°58′28″N 8°27′13″E / 48.97444°N 8.45361°E / 48.97444; 8.45361 | |
Country | Germany |
State | Baden-Württemberg |
Admin. region | Karlsruhe |
District | Urban district |
City | Karlsruhe |
Area | |
• Total | 2.0058 km (0.7744 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,068 |
• Density | 1,500/km (4,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 76228 |
Dialling codes | 0721 |
Wolfartsweier is a village and a quarter of Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its population is 3,068 (2020). It was first mentioned in 1261 AD under the name of "Wolvoldeswilere". The local church was first mentioned in 1329. A small creek, called Wettersbach, runs through the village, but in an underground canal for most of its way. Wolfartsweier has a town hall, a Protestant and a catholic church and community centres, and a public outdoor swimming pool.
In 2002, a new creche, the "Katzenkindergarten", was built in the shape of a lying cat. (Architect Ayla Yöndel / Idea and concept Tomi Ungerer)
Wolfartsweier lost its independence in 1973 when it became part of Karlsruhe.
References
- ^ "Die Karlsruher Bevölkerung im IV. Quartal 2020" (PDF). Stadt Karlsruhe. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
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