Durlach for Beginners: A City History Full of Turning Points
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Durlach for Beginners: Experience History, Understand Connections
Those who want to discover Durlach not just as a district of Karlsruhe, but as a former margraviate town, will receive an illustrative access to local history during this public tour. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Georg Hertweck will guide through the permanent exhibition of the Pfinzgaumuseum in the Karlsburg Durlach and provide a compact overview of the eventful development of this historic place.
A City History with Many Turning Points
The discovery experience leads through central stations of Durlach's past: from early historical traces to the time as a margravial residence city, to the development from an agriculturally characterized town to a modern industrial site. The exhibition makes cultural heritage, everyday history, and social change tangible through selected objects and historical contexts.
The Karlsburg as an Authentic Place of Experience
The Pfinzgaumuseum is located in the baroque Karlsburg, which is itself one of the most significant historical sites in Durlach. The Karlsburg was the residence of the Margraves of Baden-Durlach, was destroyed in 1689 during the Palatine War of Succession, and was later partially rebuilt. Today, the museum preserves the history of the independent town of Durlach until 1938 within its premises.
City Tour for New Arrivals and Newcomers
This tour is expressly aimed at people who want to get to know Durlach anew, as well as first-year students, new residents, and anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about Karlsruhe. Georg Hertweck places the sights and historical developments in understandable context and connects facts with a special focus on Durlach as an independent historical urban space.
Practical Information about the Event
The tour begins on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Pfinzgaumuseum in the Karlsburg Durlach. Participation is free of charge, and registration is not required. The museum's permanent exhibition is also accessible free of charge. The Karlsburg is located in the heart of the old town of Durlach and can be reached by public transport from Durlach train station as well as from the center of Karlsruhe.
Conclusion: Discover Durlach from a Historical Perspective
This city tour offers a concentrated and culturally enriching discovery experience for all those who want to learn about local history in a lively manner. Between the margravial residence, the baroque Karlsburg, and industrial development, a multifaceted picture of Durlach emerges. The free tour is ideal as an introduction to the city's history and invites participants to explore Durlach with new eyes afterward.
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