Ettlingen

Germany

Ettlingen, tucked between Karlsruhe and the Black Forest, is a small city with a history dating back to the Roman Empire.

The old city, spanning the Alb River, dates largely from the 1700s, following its near-total destruction in the Nine Years' War. Today it's a mixture of classic architecture and modern shops, retaining its charm and pleasant to walk around. Points of interest are marked with blue plaques in German, English, and French.

Markgräfliches Schloss.

St. Martinskirche.

Lauerturm.

Bismarckturm.

  • Museum Ettlingen, Marktstraße 2. September through April: 11 AM - 6 PM; May though August: 1 PM -6 PM. €3 for adults, children up to 12 years free.

Museum Ettlingen, Marktstraße 2. September through April: 11 AM - 6 PM; May though August: 1 PM -6 PM. €3 for adults, children up to 12 years free.

  • Wochenmarkt, Marktplatz 2, 76275 Ettlingen. Every Wendnesday and Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM. In case of a holiday, it occurs on the preceding work day. Farmer's Market in front of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with several stands selling fresh local produce, meat, flowers, and bratwurst to go.

Wochenmarkt, Marktplatz 2, 76275 Ettlingen. Every Wendnesday and Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM. In case of a holiday, it occurs on the preceding work day. Farmer's Market in front of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with several stands selling fresh local produce, meat, flowers, and bratwurst to go.

  • Ristorante Padellino, Seminarstr. 10.
  • z'Fondue at Hotel Zum Strauß, Talstr. 2 (The 101 bus goes directly from Ettlingen Stadt up the hill to the village of Spessart. Get off at the Strauß bus stop. (The bus usually leaves every half hour for €2.00 each way, but check the kvv.mobil app for real-time bus schedules and pricing.), +49 7243 201 10. Regional specialities and Swiss-style fondue with cheese or meat
  • Ratsstube, Kirchenpl. 1, 76275 Ettingen. Seasonal and local cuisine in a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating on the central plaza. Reservations accepted.

Ristorante Padellino, Seminarstr. 10.

z'Fondue at Hotel Zum Strauß, Talstr. 2 (The 101 bus goes directly from Ettlingen Stadt up the hill to the village of Spessart. Get off at the Strauß bus stop. (The bus usually leaves every half hour for €2.00 each way, but check the kvv.mobil app for real-time bus schedules and pricing.), +49 7243 201 10. Regional specialities and Swiss-style fondue with cheese or meat

Ratsstube, Kirchenpl. 1, 76275 Ettingen. Seasonal and local cuisine in a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating on the central plaza. Reservations accepted.

  • O'Neill's Irish Pub, Albstr. 29, +49 7243 77336. Free wifi. Irish Scottish whiskies
  • Vogel Hausbräu, Rheinstr. 4. Live music on Sundays. This two-level brewpub with a terrace in the back offers growler fills of their popular Pilsner as well as a rotating specialty beer. Major credit cards accepted.

O'Neill's Irish Pub, Albstr. 29, +49 7243 77336. Free wifi. Irish Scottish whiskies

Vogel Hausbräu, Rheinstr. 4. Live music on Sundays. This two-level brewpub with a terrace in the back offers growler fills of their popular Pilsner as well as a rotating specialty beer. Major credit cards accepted.

Take the tram north into Karlsruhe, or south to Bad Herrenalb and Ittersbach.