Wolfartsweier | |
Type: | Borough |
City: | Karlsruhe |
Coordinates: | 48.9744°N 8.4536°W |
State: | Baden-Württemberg |
Region: | Karlsruhe |
District: | Urban district |
Area: | 2.0058 |
Population: | 3068 |
Population As Of: | 2020-12-31 |
Pop Ref: | [1] |
Postal Code: | 76228 |
Area Code: | 0721 |
Image Plan: | Locator map Wolfartsweier in Karlsruhe.svg |
Plantext: | Location of Wolfartsweier in Karlsruhe |
Wolfartsweier is a village and a quarter of Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its population is 3,068 (2020).[1] 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.