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Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ettlingen, tucked between Karlsruhe and the Black Forest, is a small city with a history dating back to the Roman Empire.
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Ettlingen Palace
A baroque palace in the centre of Ettlingen built in the early 18th century. The palace is a museum and venue for different kinds of events. It contains a collection concerning local history and archeology, a collection of regional art works since 1900, particularly works by Karl Hofer as well as a paintings gallery. East Asian handicraft is displayed in the baroque state rooms.
Regional specialities and Swiss-style fondue with cheese or meat
Seasonal and local cuisine in a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating on the central plaza. Reservations accepted.
Free wifi. Irish and Scottish whiskies.
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.
Pricey hotel and spa.
Modern, smallish rooms in the center of town, within walking distance of Ettlingen Schloss/Ettlingen Stadt stations. The multilingual staff are efficient and helpful. Breakfast included. Some parking is available in an underground garage, for an additional €6.50/day.
Farmer's Market in front of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with several stands selling fresh local produce, meat, flowers, and bratwurst to go.
By car
Take the Ettlingen exit (47, "Karlsruhe-Rueppurr/Ettlingen") from the A5 autobahn, immediately south of the A8 interchange.
Although Ettlingen has expanded over the years, the area of greatest interest is compact and easily explored on foot.
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