Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe

The Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe is a state archive that collects and preserves administrative documents, maps, photographs, and manuscripts related to Baden-Württemberg's history. The collections span from medieval times to the present and document the region's development through records from multiple government institutions.

Founded in 1838 to systematically preserve official papers from various government offices, the archive grew over the decades and incorporated materials from other institutions. This expansion reflected the region's changing administrative needs and the importance of maintaining historical records.

The archive serves researchers and locals interested in tracing family histories and understanding how the region developed. It provides access to sources that reveal how daily life, government, and society changed across centuries in Baden-Württemberg.

The archive is easy to reach in central Karlsruhe and welcomes visitors during regular hours. Those wishing to view specific collections should register in advance to ensure smooth access to the materials.

The archive holds original documents from monasteries that were dissolved over the centuries, offering rare insight into the region's religious and social life. These materials reveal how significant such institutions were to medieval and early modern Baden.

Location: Karlsruhe

Address: Nördliche Hildapromenade 3, 76133 Karlsruhe

Website: http://landesarchiv-bw.de/glak

GPS coordinates: 49.01311,8.38285

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42