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Ettlingen, market square and town hall - Ettlingen

The small town of Ettlingen is situated a few kms from Karlsruhe up the little river Alb and can easily be visited from there as a day or half day trip. Ettlingen is, in fact, at least 1500 years older than Karlsruhe (mentioned first in788 A.D., but based on an ancient Roman settlement).
Ettlingen has preserved the charm of its historical centre in spite of rehabilitation measures in the 1970s that have destroyed quite a number of old buildings. What is left, however, is well taken care of. The major monuments and preserved houses are mostly baroque. Stroll round the town center - Etllingen is small, so everything can easily be reached on foot -, discover romantic spots in the narrow lanes, along the river and in the squares, and rest in one of the many outdoor cafes.

Last visit to Ettlingen: Feb 2011
Intro Updated Feb 10, 2011
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Christmas Market Local Customs (3)

Ettlingen's Christmas market is named Sternlesmarkt (little stars market). It opens on the Thursday before the first... more travel advice

Lauerturm and steeple of Herz-Jesu-Kirche - Ettlingen

Town Wall and Lauerturm Things to Do (15)

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Fastnacht: Are They Doing Their Laundry? - Ettlingen

Fastnacht: Are They Doing Their Laundry? Local Customs (3)

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Spessart Wild Boars - the local guild - Ettlingen

Fastnacht: Night Parade in... Local Customs (3)

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german_eagle Feb 11, 2011 at 8:35 AM

Where is the snow on the Christmas market? :-) The ceramic boot is cute!
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mustertal Oct 26, 2008 at 5:13 AM

Do you know, I'm sure we've been to Ettlingen, maybe due for another visit.
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Maurizioago Jul 11, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Mi è mlto piaceiuta Ettlingen. Ciao!