Karlsburg Castle

Karlsburg Castle in the Durlach district of Karlsruhe characterizes the history of the Baden since 1563.

Charles decided to extend the medieval Karlsburg Castle into a palace and make it his residence.

In 1698, Margrave Frederick Magnus returned from exile in Basel and started rebuilding the castle.

A dispute erupted with the citizens of Durlach, who refused to support the rebuilding effort.

Frederick's son and successor, Margrave Charles III William, decided in 1715 to end the discussion and relocate his residence to a new palace outside Durlach.

The rear section, with ancient remains of the wall