Experience "
" by Friedrich Weinbrenner
His Monuments – His Agenda
On the 200th anniversary of the death of Karlsruhe architect Friedrich Weinbrenner , the Open Monument Day® 2026 the doors to significant sites of his work will also open.
Karlsruhe’s city architect, Friedrich Weinbrenner (1766–1826), had a decisive influence on Karlsruhe’s cityscape with his Neoclassical buildings and urban planning. Numerous buildings and squares are based on his designs—most notably City Hall, the Evangelical City Church, and the Pyramid on Market Square. Guided tours, concerts, and sightseeing opportunities bring this architectural heritage to life.
Auf dieser Seite findest Du das Programm mit Bezug zu Weinbrenner im Überblick. Zudem gibt es als besonderes Highlight im Jubiläumsjahr eine thematisch passende Denkmalroute – die „Weinbrenner-Route (Route W)“ – die an vielen seiner eindrucksvollen Werke vorbeiführt.
The marketplace
Program
Guided Tour: Friedrich Weinbrenner's Market Square and What Became of It
In the year marking the 200th anniversary of Weinbrenner’s death, this architectural history tour explores the background of the project’s development, the architect’s vision, and how the cohesively designed square and street layout was subsequently managed—right up to the controversial changes of recent years. The market square is a major work in the oeuvre of architect Friedrich Weinbrenner.
Time: 11 :00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Meeting place: Pyramid on the market square
Organized by: Dr . Gerhard Kabierske on behalf of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Karlsruher Stadtbild e. V.
Accessibility: completely barrier-free
Weather dependency: takes place outdoors, without the possibility of shelter
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The market square, aligned with the axis of Karl-Friedrich-Straße, forms the backbone of Karlsruhe’s planned urban expansion under Friedrich Weinbrenner. Over a period of 25 years in the early 19th century, the architect carried out the systematic expansion according to his plans. The complex is regarded not only in the German-speaking world as a major work of Neoclassical urban planning of its time. Even today, the market square—with City Hall, the Protestant City Church, and the Pyramid housing the tomb of the city’s founder, Karl Wilhelm—remains the true center of the city.
Hours: Open to the public
Address: Marktplatz Karlsruhe | 76133 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Marktplatz Pyramide (U)" or "Marktplatz Kaiserstraße (U)" stop
Protestant City Church Karlsruhe
Program
(1) “Echo of an Order” – SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Light Festival at the Evangelical City Church
From building element to church interior, from church interior to city: In this audiovisual spatial installation, Karlsruhe-based media artist Nikolaus Völzow explores Weinbrenner’s connection between architecture and the city and reveals traces of the past within today’s church interior.
The two-part installation can be viewed in its daylight version (on LED screens) starting at 5:00 p.m. At dusk, projections onto the walls and the church ceiling will complement the artwork.
Time: 5 :00 p.m. – approx. 11:00 p.m., every 15 minutes
Meeting place: Entrance to the Evangelical City Church ( )
Conducted by: Nikolaus Völzow
Accessibility: partially barrier-free
(2) Tour of the Weinbrenner family burial site
A brief overview of Weinbrenner’s life. Descend the spiral staircase to the lower church: view the sarcophagus of Friedrich Weinbrenner. The tour concludes at the portico.
Time: 12 :00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.; there should be no wait times
Meeting place: Portikus Evangelical City Church, down the stairs to the burial chapel and lower church
Organized by: Christina Clauß & Elke Schmieding, Baden-Württemberg State Property and Construction Office, Karlsruhe Branch
Pre-registration: Yes, by email to Vorzimmer.AmtKA@vbv.bwl.de; the number of participants is limited.
Accessibility: not barrier-free
(3) Organ concert as part of the "Karlsruhe Organ Walks"
The organ tour takes visitors to the two extraordinary instruments at the Evangelical City Church in Karlsruhe: the Rémy-Mahler organ and the Steinmeyer organ, which has just undergone extensive restoration and renovation and can now once again shine with its original sound. The Rémy-Mahler organ captivates with its Alsatian Baroque timbre, distinctive solo voices, and French-influenced sound. The Steinmeyer organ, on the other hand, captivates with its warm, mellow timbre and is particularly well-suited for the interpretation of Romantic organ music. Together, the two instruments form an extraordinary organ landscape that is unique in this form.
Visitors can look forward to a varied program featuring works from different eras that impressively showcase the unique sonic possibilities of both instruments.
To mark the Weinbrenner anniversary, Stadtkirchen organist KMD Christian-Markus Raiser will perform an improvisation based on a recently discovered song composed in honor of the architect.
Time: 4 :00 p.m.
Meeting place: In the church
Conducted by: Christian-Markus Raiser
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The Protestant City Church on the market square was built in the early 19th century according to plans by Friedrich Weinbrenner. It was heavily damaged during World War II and subsequently rebuilt, with the exterior based on the original plans and the interior designed in a modern style. City architect Friedrich Weinbrenner died 200 years ago. With the audiovisual installation “Echo of an Order,” Nikolaus Völzow commemorates Weinbrenner’s connection between architecture and the city. To mark the Weinbrenner anniversary, city church organist KMD Christian-Markus Raiser will perform an improvisation based on a recently discovered song composed in honor of the architect.
Hours: 5 :00 p.m. – approx. 11:00 p.m.
Address: Karl-Friedrich-Str. 11 | 76133, Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Marktplatz" streetcar stop
Website: www.stadtkirche-karlsruhe.de & www.schlosslichtspiele.info
KarlsTour with a visit to the crypt
Program
Experience history, feel the present, and marvel at the future! From a Baroque town to a high-tech city—discover Karlsruhe from new perspectives! The city’s founder, Margrave Karl Wilhelm, dreamed of a modern and progressive capital. Today, 310 years later, Karlsruhe stands as a major city brimming with innovation and creativity. It is also the first and only German UNESCO Creative City in the field of media arts! Our city guides will take you on an exciting journey of discovery through Karlsruhe. Did you know, for example, that Karlsruhe’s fan-shaped layout influenced the cityscape of Washington, D.C.? The KarlsTour is packed with history and stories, plus plenty of funny anecdotes and personal insider tips from our guides.
In 2026, the anniversary year honoring the great Karlsruhe architect Friedrich Weinbrenner, the KarlsTour takes you past his neoclassical buildings, which continue to shape the cityscape to this day. Discover how Weinbrenner’s architecture has made Karlsruhe unique—and why his legacy lives on in modern urban planning. Weinbrenner’s sarcophagus stands in a niche directly beneath the church entrance.
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meeting place: Tourist Information Office on Marktplatz | Kaiserstraße 72–74 | 76133 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Marktplatz Pyramide (U)" or "Marktplatz Kaiserstraße (U)" stop
Led by: Ursula Lierse (tour guide); second guide to be announced (details to follow)
Registration: Yes , by email touristinfo@karlsruhe-tourismus.de or by phone at +49 721 602997580 or in person at the tourist information office
Accessibility: partially barrier-free
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
Children's program: not explicitly designed for children, but the tour is also suitable for children
Website: www.karlsruhe-erleben.de
Karlsruhe City Hall Tower
Program
(1) Guided tour of the City Hall Tower
The tour explains the history and various functions of the town hall tower, which—like the town hall itself—was built according to plans by Friedrich Weinbrenner.
Time: 11 :00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Meeting place: Gate at the side entrance of City Hall on Hebelstraße
Advance Registration: Advance registration is required; please specify your preferred time at heichel@karlsruhe-event.de. A maximum of 15 people are allowed per tour, and spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation; we cannot maintain a waiting list.
Led by: Dr . Volker Steck
Accessibility: not barrier-free
(2) Tour of the upper floor of the City Hall Tower
The upper floor is open to the public. An expert will be on hand to provide explanations about the detention cell.
Time: 12 :30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Meeting place: Gate at the side entrance of City Hall on Hebelstraße
Advance Registration: Advance registration is required; please specify your preferred time at heichel@karlsruhe-event.de. A maximum of 15 people are allowed per tour, and spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation; we cannot maintain a waiting list.
Led by: Dr . Volker Steck
Accessibility: not barrier-free
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Completed in 1824, the tower was part of the Karlsruhe City Hall on Marktplatz, built according to plans by Friedrich Weinbrenner. Within the overall layout of the Marktplatz, it serves as a counterpart to the bell tower of the Evangelical City Church. The tower, which is approximately 51 meters high, is crowned by a statue of Mercury, the god of commerce. In the 19th century, the tower served as a prison; later, it was used as a detention room for schoolchildren. Starting in 1898, it also housed a fire station for several years. The original stucco was removed around 1900, so that today the sandstone walls are exposed. Unlike the City Hall building, which burned to the ground, the tower survived the air raids of World War II without major damage.
Hours: Open only for guided tours
Address: Karl-Friedrich-Straße 10 | 76133 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Marktplatz" streetcar stop
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Program
(1) Guided Tour – St. Stephen’s Church – a work by Friedrich Weinbrenner
The tour describes the church’s pastoral and architectural development. It also covers the following aspects: Located in the city center as the main Catholic church, flanked by Friedrichsplatz to the east and Stephansplatz to the west, the church is well integrated into the city’s community through its programs. The Forum St. Stephan will be built here in the coming years. Inside, the church invites visitors to find silence, to celebrate together, and to contemplate the art, which creates connections to the questions of one’s own life.
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Meeting place: In front of the main entrance at Erbprinzenstraße 16
Implementation: Dr. Annette Bernards
Accessibility: Fully accessible at
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
(2) Organ Concert
A short organ concert.
In 2012, the Klais company completely rebuilt and extended the organ of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Almost all of the pipe material from the previous organ was reworked and integrated into the concept with new intonation.
Time: 5 :00 p.m.
Meeting place: In the church
Conducted by: Patrick Fritz-Benzing
Accessibility: Fully accessible at
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Built by Friedrich Weinbrenner in the style of the Pantheon in Rome and consecrated in 1814, St. Stephan is the oldest Catholic church in Karlsruhe and today serves as the parish church of the Catholic parish of Karlsruhe. The octagonal natural-stone building, with its dome resting on the masonry, has undergone several exterior and interior renovations and was rebuilt after its destruction during World War II. The most recent major interior redesign, which reflects the developments of the Second Vatican Council, took place in 2011. The interior is characterized by the art of Emil Sutor, Emil Wachter, and Candace Carter.
Hours: 8 :30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Address: Erbprinzenstraße 14 | 76133 Karlsruhe
Directions: Take the U-Strab to Marktplatz or Europaplatz, then walk along Herrenstraße
Website: www.kath-karlsruhe.de
Karlsruhe Mint
Margrave's residence in Karlsruhe © S. Thomas Keller
Program
Guided Tour of the Mint
Guided tour of the mint's administrative offices in the historic building. The building was designed by Friedrich Weinbrenner.
Time: 11 :00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meeting place: In front of the mint
Anmeldung: Ja, per E-Mail an cornelia.pfeil@mintbw.de. Es gibt 2 Führungen à 20 Personen.
(leider bereits ausgebucht)
Organized by: Director of the Mint
Accessibility: not barrier-free
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On February 9, 1827, the new mint in Karlsruhe was officially opened. The building was designed by architect Friedrich Weinbrenner. To this day, the Karlsruhe Mint remains in operation at this historic site.
Hours: Closed outside of guided tour times
Address: Stephanienstraße 28a | 76133 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: streetcar stop "Europaplatz"
Website: mintbw.de
Baden Art Association
Program
Guided Tour: The Badischer Kunstverein Building and Its Architect
Explanation of the building's architecture and history.
To cultivate an appreciation for art and promote the visual arts, art lovers and artists in Karlsruhe founded the Association for the Visual Arts in 1818. Among them were influential citizens such as the painters Carl Kuntz and Carl Ludwig Frommel, the architect Friedrich Weinbrenner, Mayor Wilhelm Christian Griesbach, and the writer and theologian Johann Peter Hebel. Thus, with the founding of the association, civic patronage of the arts emerged alongside courtly and ecclesiastical patronage. The art association’s first exhibition opened on April 12, 1818.
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Meeting place: In front of the Badischer Kunstverein building
Realization: Claudia Pohl
Accessibility: not barrier-free
Weather dependency: takes place outdoors, without the possibility of shelter
Refreshments: Yes , drinks in the lobby
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The Badischer Kunstverein is housed in the building at Waldstraße 3 in Karlsruhe, which was constructed in 1899–1900 by the Grand Ducal General Intendance. The building was built specifically for the Kunstverein “for the general purpose of the visual arts.” In an open architectural competition, the association selected a design by architect Friedrich Ratzel. In 1900, the new building—which still stands today—was inaugurated by Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden and handed over to the Kunstverein for the general purpose of the visual arts.
The exhibition spaces are located on the first floor, as well as in parts of the ground floor and the basement. On the ground floor, two rooms are available for commercial use (café). The Kunstverein’s offices are located on the second floor. During a renovation in 1964, the display cases on the ground floor and the atrium were incorporated into the exhibition space. In 2002, the building underwent a comprehensive renovation. Among other things, the skylight glazing was replaced, the spatial relationships were restored, the surfaces in all rooms were restored, and the columns in the Waldstraße Hall were exposed. On January 26, 2003, the newly opened Badischer Kunstverein was inaugurated with a ceremony. Today, the art association has a total of nearly 1,000 square meters of exhibition space available across three floors. It currently has 1,200 members.
Since 2021, the “Concept and Practice of Art Associations” has been included in the German UNESCO Commission’s national register as an intangible cultural heritage.
Opening hours: 11:00 - 18:00
Address: Waldstraße 3 | 76133 Karlsruhe
Directions: "Europaplatz" or "Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße)" tram stops ; parking lot at Passagehof 11
Website: www.badischer-kunstverein.de
Polytechnikum (now: Main Building of the KIT South Campus)
Program
Guided Tour: Weinbrenner School on the South Campus
Content to follow
Time: 10 :00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meeting place: The courtyard in front of the main building
Led by: Eva Just
Accessibility: completely barrier-free
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
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The Karlsruhe Polytechnic was founded by Grand Duke Ludwig of Baden on October 7, 1825, in Karlsruhe. Initially, the institution’s facilities were spread across various buildings throughout the city, making the construction of a dedicated building essential. The construction was entrusted to Heinrich Hübsch (1795–1863), director of public works and university professor, one of Weinbrenner’s most prominent students and a leading exponent of the so-called “round-arch style,” a variant of Romantic Historicism. The monumental, block-like sandstone building, with its three-part façade, is modeled after Italian early Renaissance city palaces. From the outset, Hübsch had planned for the possibility of an expansion. Indeed, such an expansion became necessary some thirty years later. His student, Friedrich Theodor Fischer (1803–1867), extended the building, thereby creating a monumental façade for which he adopted his teacher’s structural scheme, though he enriched it with polygonal corner projections derived from the Neo-Gothic style.
Hours: Open only for guided tours (see above)
Address: Kaiserstraße 12 | 76131 Karlsruhe
Directions: "Kronenplatz" or "KIT/Campus Süd" tram stops
Fan-shaped tour along historic
mobility infrastructure
Program
City Walk Through the Southwestern and Southeastern Parts of Downtown Karlsruhe
Starting at the market square, the tour follows the central axis, then returns to the castle via Rondellplatz. The focus is on Weinbrenner’s significance for urban development. Topics addressed at various stops along the tour include: historic buildings such as the Weltzien House (Karlstraße 47) and new constructions; sightlines and urban green spaces; the allocation of street space for various modes of transportation; and the quality of the public environment.
Since the city’s founding in 1715, nine south-facing radial streets lined with distinctive corner and circular houses have shaped the cityscape of Karlsruhe, a Baroque planned city. Karl-Friedrich-Straße, also known as Via Triumphalis, serves as the central axis, stretching from the palace through the market square and Rondellplatz to the Ettlinger Gate. Over the past 300 years, the fan-shaped layout—to which Karlsruhe owes its nickname “Fan City”—has remained unchanged, though the use of this historic transportation infrastructure and the development along the radial streets have evolved.
Time: 10 :00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
We’ll start at 10:00 a.m. at the Pyramid / Market Square and, halfway through the walk, we’ll reach the Weltziensche Haus, where Herrenstraße meets Karlstraße. At 11:30 a.m., we’ll arrive at the final destination of our city walk: the castle.
Meeting place: Pyramid on the market square | 76133 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Marktplatz Pyramide (U)" or "Marktplatz Kaiserstraße (U)" stop
Led by: Charlotte Kämpf
Registration: Please register in advance by email at charlotte.kaempf@t-online.de are welcome.
Accessibility: completely barrier-free
Weather dependency: takes place outdoors, without the possibility of shelter
Botanical Garden
of the KIT
Program
(1) Information Booth: A History of the Scientific Botanical Gardens in Karlsruhe
The botanical research community in Karlsruhe (with its most important historical figures—Kölreuter, Gmelin, Just, Klein, and Kühlwein) has always been characterized by interdisciplinary work. The better connected a botanist was, the more successful he was—a fact that is still evident today in many of their publications.
Friedrich Weinbrenner was a contemporary of Carl Christian Gmelin, who was the "chief botanist" at the time. There is a lovely anecdote about this involving a visit by Goethe to Karlsruhe in 1815.
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Meeting point: In the courtyard
Organized by: Members of the Friends of the KIT Botanical Garden; Contact person: Josef Franz
Accessibility: completely barrier-free
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
Children's program: Not directly, but the botanical garden is generally very stimulating for children
(2) Botanical tours with musical accompaniment
The guided tours are designed to highlight the educational value of the “Botanical Garden” as a cultural landmark. An interest in botany brings people together regardless of age, background, or educational level. The tours take visitors through the display greenhouses and the outdoor grounds. If there are a large number of participants, two groups will be formed to take the tour simultaneously.
Time: 11:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 16:00
Meeting point: In the courtyard
Organized by: Botanists from KIT and/or the Friends of the KIT Botanical Garden; Contact person: Dr. Marco Reitz
Registration: Admission to the Botanical Garden is not restricted. Due to space limitations, the number of participants on guided tours is limited; therefore, please register at kit-gartenfreunde.de/veranstaltungen is recommended.
Accessibility: not barrier-free
Children's program: Not directly, but the botanical garden is generally very stimulating for children
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The Botanical Garden at KIT emerged from the Botanical Garden at the castle. It stands for a centuries-old tradition of research and has always been a place where solutions to ecological problems with useful plants are successfully sought in nature. Large parts of the garden are open to the public and invite visitors to relax and meet scientists and the general public.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Address: Am Fasanengarten 2 | 76131 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Durlacher Tor/KIT-Campus Süd" streetcar stop, "Emil-Gött-Straße" bus stop
Website: kit-gartenfreunde.de
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Evangelical Paul Gerhardt Community Center
(formerly Stephanienbad)
The former Stephanienbad in Beiertheim-Bulach, located at Breite Straße 49a in Karlsruhe © Südkreuzgemeinde
Program
Guidance
An insight into the history and construction of the Stephanienbad, which was designed by Friedrich Weinbrenner.
Time: 12 :00 – 12:45 p.m., if the group size is appropriate
Meeting place: Table in front of the building
Realization: Hans Becker
Accessibility: completely barrier-free
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A Weinbrenner-style building that was inaugurated as a bathhouse in 1807 and later served as a community center with a dance hall. It has served as the church and parish hall of the Evangelical Paul Gerhardt Congregation since 1957 and underwent extensive renovation in 2007.
Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Address: Breite Straße 49a | 76135 Karlsruhe
Access: "Stephanienbad" or "Albtalbahnhof" bus stops
Website: www.suedkreuzgemeinde.de
Red House
Karlsruhe
The Red House in Karlsruhe - © H.R.Hiegel
Program
(1) Leadership
Welcome address by the owner, Dr. Andrea Menges-Fleig. Information about the Red House: history, architecture, activities.
There is also a philosophical and artistic essay titled "Weinbrenner Sees Red."
Time: 10 :00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. (each session lasts 15–30 minutes)
The times listed are fixed. A detailed schedule will be announced in due course.
Meeting point: In front of the Red House
Organized by: Andrea Menges-Fleig, Silvia Scharna, Florian Lenk, Renate Rastätter
Registration: Not required, but preferred via email to rotes-haus-ka@web.de
Accessibility: not barrier-free
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
English & French Guided Tour: Brief information about the Red House: history, architecture, activities—also available in English and possibly French (by reservation)
Refreshments: Non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, and cake
(2) Welcoming guests in the garden
Renate Rastätter, former member of the state parliament, welcomes the guests in the garden of the Rotes Haus.
Time: 1 :30 p.m. – approx. 1:40 p.m.
Meeting place: Garden at the Red House
Led by: Renate Rastätter
Registration: Not required, but preferred via email to rotes-haus-ka@web.de
Accessibility: partially barrier-free
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
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The former dairy of Rüppurr Castle; work to demolish the dilapidated aristocratic estate had already begun in the 18th century. A quarter-century ago, it underwent extensive renovation and has since served as a therapy and community center where public events are held once a month.
Opening hours: 10:30 - 17:00
Address: Rastatter Straße 17 | 76199 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: "Rüppurrer Schloss" tram stop
Website: www.rotes-haus-ka.de
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Red House Karlsruhe
Well House
Program
Tour of the Well House (Castle Spring)
Visitors have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the former water source and supply system and see how it used to provide water to Durlach and Karlsruhe. There are no guided tours; only staff are on site. Schlossquelle – Weinbrenner 1823.
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Meeting place: Badener Straße 18, in front of the Brunnenhaus
Organized by: Matthias Wendler, Durlach Horticulture Department
Accessibility: not barrier-free
Sturdy shoes: yes
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The Brunnenhaus in Durlach on Badener Straße is an important historic building designed by architect Friedrich Weinbrenner. It was built between 1821 and 1824 and served to collect runoff from the Geigerberg hillside and pump it to Karlsruhe as part of the renovated water supply system. To this day, these historic buildings and facilities continue to shape the history of the region’s water supply.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 16:00
Address: Badener Straße 18 | 76227 Karlsruhe
Accessibility: Near the Schlossgarten; accessible by bus and train—get off at the Schlossplatz stop
Weinbrenner Church
Program
Guided Tour: Experience and Learn About the History of the Protestant Church in Wössingen Up Close
Guided tour with an interactive presentation on the history of the church and the pastors who have served there and in the parish. Visit to the bell tower and, weather permitting, a view of the village from the balcony.
Schedule: One-hour lecture, one-hour tour
Time: 2 :30 – 4:30 p.m.
Meeting place: Inside the church
Organized by: Wolfgang Eberle, Claudia Eberle
Accessibility: partially barrier-free
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The church was designed by Friedrich Weinbrenner between 1817 and 1822. Architect Christian Theodor Fischer also designed the parsonage across Wössinger Straße and connected the two with a long open staircase, creating a cohesive whole that is unique in Baden and offers a memorable experience. Inside, visitors are greeted by a striking sense of space, based on the clear proportions and the close interconnection of the columns with the gallery and the group comprising the altar and pulpit.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Address: Weinbrennerstr. 6 | 75045 Walzbachtal
Directions: Ost tram stop (S4) – about a 5-minute walk; parking available at the church and city hall
Rotenfels Castle
Exhibition: The Old Krieg Carriage Works © Franzjörg Krieg
Program
Lecture and guided tour on Friedrich Weinbrenner's work in Gaggenau
As part of an illustrated lecture, Friedrich Weinbrenner’s work will first be presented in general terms, before the focus shifts to his legacy in Gaggenau. This includes, first and foremost, Rotenfels Castle, as well as the Anton Rindeschwender monument on Gaggenau’s Town Hall Square. Following the lecture, we will follow in Weinbrenner’s footsteps by viewing Rotenfels Castle from the outside and exploring the surrounding area, including the Roman House.
In 1816, Margrave Wilhelm of Baden took over what was then the stoneware factory and had Friedrich Weinbrenner transform it into a stately country estate—now known as Rotenfels Castle—by 1827. Weinbrenner also built the Roman House in the spa gardens and the Anton Rindeschwender Monument in Gaggenau.
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Meeting place: The Great Hall of Rotenfels Castle ( )
Led by: Manfred Mayer, Lea Herm
Accessibility: partially barrier-free
Weather-dependent: takes place outdoors, with the option of sheltering under cover
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Rotenfels Castle was originally built in 1725 as a smelter and later converted into a ceramics factory. After several changes in tenancy, Margrave Wilhelm von Baden commissioned the conversion of the industrial facilities into a stately residence in 1817. Weinbrenner also built the Roman House in the Bad Rotenfels spa park in 1804. In 1980, the castle was sold to the city of Gaggenau and renovated. Since 1995, it has housed the Center for School Quality and Teacher Education.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00
Address: Badstraße 1A | 76571 Gaggenau
Accessibility: Parking available at the castle; nearest stop: Bad Rotenfels Castle
