See main article: 1997 Gerry Weber Open.
Byron Black and Grant Connell were the defending champions, but did not participate this year.
Karsten Braasch and Michael Stich won the title, defeating David Adams and Marius Barnard 7–6, 6–3 in the final.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov / 
Daniel Vacek (first round) Martin Damm / Pavel Vízner (quarterfinals)
Jeff Tarango (quarterfinals)