Wolfartsweier

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Wolfartsweier
Borough of Karlsruhe
Protestant church of Wolfartsweier
Protestant church of Wolfartsweier
Coat of arms of Wolfartsweier
Location of Wolfartsweier in Karlsruhe
Wolfartsweier is located in Germany
Wolfartsweier
Wolfartsweier
Coordinates: 48°58′28″N 8°27′13″E / 48.97444°N 8.45361°E / 48.97444; 8.45361Coordinates: 48°58′28″N 8°27′13″E / 48.97444°N 8.45361°E / 48.97444; 8.45361
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionKarlsruhe
DistrictUrban district
CityKarlsruhe
Area
 • Total2.0058 km2 (0.7744 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-03-17)
 • Total3,154
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
76228
Dialling codes0721
Katzenkindergarten

Wolfartsweier (population approx. 3,500) is a village near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 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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