State Archive Baden-Württemberg

The State Archive Baden-Württemberg is a state agency that preserves historical documents, deeds, and maps across eight locations including Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg, and Karlsruhe. The collection spans millions of records that document centuries of regional history.

The agency was established in 2005 when several regional archives were consolidated into a single organization. This merger made it possible to manage scattered documents more systematically and improve access for researchers.

The archive holds documents that tell the story of how communities, families, and institutions shaped life in southwestern Germany over centuries. Visitors can explore records that reveal the social fabric and everyday decisions that formed this region.

Visitors can access materials in reading rooms at multiple locations or browse digital collections online. It is advisable to plan ahead, as some documents need to be requested in advance and different locations have varying hours.

The archive operates a specialized institute in Ludwigsburg focused on the conservation and restoration of archival and library materials. This center develops innovative techniques to preserve old and damaged documents for future generations.

Location: Baden-Württemberg

Inception: January 1, 2005

Address: Urbanstraße 31 A, 70182 Stuttgart

Phone: +497112124272

Email: landesarchiv@la-bw.de

Website: https://landesarchiv-bw.de

GPS coordinates: 48.77901,9.18685

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05