Wolfartsweier

Borough of Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

48°58′28″N 8°27′13″E / 48.97444°N 8.45361°E / 48.97444; 8.45361CountryGermanyStateBaden-WürttembergAdmin. regionKarlsruhe DistrictUrban district CityKarlsruhe Area • Total2.0058 km² (0.7744 sq mi)Population • Total3,068 • Density1,500/km² (4,000/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codesDialling codes0721

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.

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