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Living in the young residential city: a portrait of Karlsruhe's districts

We inform you in detailed sales portraits about the advantages of your real estate project in Karlsruhe and the surrounding area

Panoramic view of Karlsruhe-Durlach and Turmberg vineyards – sought-after hillside location with scenic outlook and lifestyle appeal

From the residence of Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach to the grand ducal capital: the history of Karlsruhe as a real estate location spans just 300 years and begins with the laying of the foundation stone of the Residential Palace in 1715, which still forms the center of the city center today and from which the characteristic fan-shaped structure of the city emanates. Since then, Karlsruhe has grown steadily through territorial expansion and land reclamation and is now the second largest city in Baden-Württemberg with around 313,000 inhabitants. The fact that Karlsruhe is also one of the most liveable cities in Germany is demonstrated by the rising prices of real estate such as houses, apartments and land, as well as the constantly growing demand despite limited living space. Karlsruhe fascinates and inspires with its wide range of leisure activities, historical sights and a dynamic, young cultural scene. Life here takes place outdoors: the many forests and green spaces, the mild climate and the exclusive and natural range of houses and apartments contribute to the high feel-good factor of this lively city.

Table of Content

  1. Sell or buy a property in the exclusive residential areas of Weststadt

  2. Durlach as a popular location for real estate: sell your apartment in Karlsruhe's medieval district

  3. Neureut - proximity to nature meets modernity and up-and-coming residential areas

  4. Rüppurr as a popular real estate location: Living in Karlsruhe's most sought-after district

  5. The large district town of Ettlingen: a multifaceted town with its finger on the pulse

  6. Buy or sell apartments & houses in the two lively district towns of Baden-Württemberg: Stutensee and Eggstein-Leopoldshafen

Find your dream property

Our real estate agents at Engel & Völkers Karlsruhe can look back on years of experience in selling and buying houses, villas, apartments and plots of land in Karlsruhe and, in the following sales portraits of selected districts, present the special features and advantages that you can enjoy when implementing your real estate project in each of the locations. From the historic old buildings of Durlach to modern villa districts in Rüppurr and Weststadt to the green residential areas of Neureut and Ettlingen, we know the current real estate situation and can offer you professional advice on your purchase or sale project based on the latest market reports and our real estate agents' expert assessment of price trends.

Your long-term satisfaction is our top priority, which is why we at Engel & Völkers Karlsruhe accompany you through every single step of the buying or selling process to make the process of marketing or buying real estate in Karlsruhe as pleasant as possible for you.

Get to know the most important data on the highlights and characteristics of Karlsruhe's districts in our district portraits and get a first impression of your potential future real estate location.

Sell or buy a property in the exclusive residential areas of Weststadt

Karlsruhe's Weststadt district is one of the most beautiful and popular residential areas in Karlsruhe. Around the Kaiserallee as the central axis, time-honored Wilhelminian-style properties are lined up, giving the district a special aura with its Art Nouveau elements. In addition to Gutenbergplatz and Haydnplatz, which regularly attract visitors with their beautiful green spaces and impressive architecture, Weststadt is home to some of the most traditional educational institutions in the area. The high quality of living and the close proximity to the center of Karlsruhe contribute to the fact that both the well-kept old buildings in the heart of the district and the villa district north of Kaiserallee are very popular with buyers and sellers

Green area with paths, fountain and historic buildings in Karlsruhe Weststadt – urban residential area with high quality of life

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Located to the south of Karlsruhe's eastern city and first mentioned in documents at the end of the 12th century, Durlach is often referred to as the mother of the fan-shaped city. The townscape is dominated by beautiful half-timbered facades, which alternate with well-tended green spaces from time to time. This, as well as the urban lifestyle and excellent transport links, are factors that are attracting more and more prospective property buyers and persuading them to purchase an apartment. Here, time-honored, post-war residential buildings alternate with luxurious villas, creating an appealing combination of the traditional and the modern. Read the following article to find out about the advantages of selling your property in Durlach with our real estate agents at Engel & Völkers.

Neureut - proximity to nature meets modernity and up-and-coming residential areas

The various districts of Neureut are just as diverse as their real estate landscape: in the center a modern town center with current construction projects to create more living space, the Hardtwald forest to the east with its numerous leisure activities and to the west the beautiful Rhine with its adjacent nature reserve. Neureut was only incorporated in 1975 and has been growing rapidly ever since, attracting a large number of different groups of buyers with its residential districts that offer a wide variety of property types. Take a look at Engel & Völkers' detailed sales portrait to see for yourself the special features of Neureut and the advantages of buying and selling with our local real estate agents.

Central building with fountain in Karlsruhe-Neureut – peaceful residential area with good infrastructure and family appeal

Between the Alb and Märchenviertel, modern villas and quaint old buildings, there are a variety of residential areas that are considered Karlsruhe's best locations. In Alt-Rüppurr, the influences of the former Franconian village are still clearly visible; the gabled half-timbered houses and the neo-baroque Church of the Resurrection create a cozy atmosphere that invites you to take a stroll along the Alb. The garden city in the north of Rüppurr impresses with its beautiful facades and the terraced houses with well-tended gardens that give it its name. Those interested in real estate will find excellent investment opportunities in the exclusive villas of the fairytale district. You too can be won over by Rüppurr's unique charm and realize your buying or selling plans here.

Wooden footbridge over the Alb river in Karlsruhe-Rüppurr – quiet residential area with greenery and high recreational value

The large district town of Ettlingen: a multifaceted town with its finger on the pulse

Located at the foot of the Black Forest and around 15 minutes from Karlsruhe city center, Ettlingen is known as an attractive area to move to. In addition to historic old buildings and green spaces, there are popular excursion destinations such as the Buchtzig bathing lake and the Bismarck Tower. Due to the scarcity of building land in this area, condominiums, villas and houses are in particularly high demand both in the city center and in the six other districts. Make your real estate project in Ettlingen a reality with our real estate agents at Engel & Völkers and experience the Baden way of life and proximity to nature.

Buy or sell apartments & houses in the two lively district towns of Baden-Württemberg: Stutensee and Eggstein-Leopoldshafen

Whether museums and theater or sports and leisure - Stutensee and Eggstein-Leopoldshafen offer numerous activities for young and old alike, which is why the two municipalities in the district of Karlsruhe have proven themselves as residential and real estate locations for young families and couples as well as senior citizens. Located to the north, yet close to the center of Karlsruhe, Stutensee and Eggstein-Leopoldshafen impress with well-kept condominiums, houses and new development areas close to shopping facilities, schools and other educational institutions.

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