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TELEVISON TOWER
THE TOWER – PAST AND PRESENT
The world‘s very first television tower is to be found in Stuttgart. For 60 years now the 217-metre-high tower has defied wind and weather. When building commenced, many of Stuttgart‘s inhabitants were doubtful as to whether the first ever tower to be constructed from reinforced concrete would hold. After a construction period lasting 20 months, the Stuttgart Television Tower was inaugurated on 5th February 1956. It became a prototype that was imitated and refined all over the world – from Frankfurt and Dortmund to Johannesburg and Wuhan in China.
UPPER FLOORS: VISITOR LEVELS
From the beginning the two uppermost levels had been planned as visitor decks, because a restaurant would only be viable if large enough. The floor below contained the kitchens. Following the renovation of the outer cladding of the Tower in 2005, the kitchens remained a shell, while the former restaurant became an event area for all kinds of functions. Today the top floor contains the café and bar.
OBSERVATION PLATFORM
At a height of 150 metres there‘s a two-tiered observation platform. The second tier was built especially for children, as the 1.30-metre-high parapet would otherwise have prevented them from enjoying the view.
SINGLE TICKETS
Adults 7.00 €
Students 4.00 €
TEEHAUS
The Teehaus is an old pavilion not far away from the Schiller oak in the Weißenburg Park. The Teehaus itself is closed during winter – but nevertheless it’s worth going there for a walk as you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic-view of Stuttgart’s city centre.
How to get there: 6 minutes away from „Hauptbahnhof” (Main Station) + 10 minutes walking from the station:
- U5 direction „Leinfelden”
- U6 direction „Fasanenhof”
- U7 direction „Ostfildern”
- U12 direction „Möhringen” get off at the station „Bopser”
KILLESBERG TOWER
For visitors who want to enjoy a fantastic view over Stuttgart, the Tower at the Killesberg Hill Park is the best place to go to. In addition, the Killesberg Hill Park is a lovely 123-acre open space which is worth visiting, especially in autumn.
How to get there: 13-14 minutes away from „Hauptbahnhof” (Main Station)
- U5 direction „Killesberg” – get off at the station „Killesberg”
- U6 direction „Gerlingen” – get off at the station „Maybachstraße”
- U7 direction „Mönchfeld” – get off at the station „Pragsattel”
- U15 direction „Stammheim” – get off at the station „Pragsattel
WILHELMA ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the most famous sights in Stuttgart and an absolute must-see for visitors of all ages. Over an area of 30 ha, there are about 9,000 animals from elephants to meerkats. You can even find an aquarium and a hall with tropical plants.
How to get there: 11 minutes away from „Hauptbahnhof” (Main Station):
- U14 direction „Remseck”
- get off at the station „Wilhelma”
STADTBIBLIOTHEK (MUNICIPAL LIBRARY)
With its height of 40 meters, the Municipal Library as Stuttgart‘s new public library towers over Mailänder Platz. It was opened in 2011. To its Korean architect Eun Young Yi, the monolith, which veneer incorporates countless glass blocks, is a polished jewel. Grey and unpretentious by day, the library cube glows at night in an iridescent blue. From the outside the building seems closed off, but a new world opens up on entering: a 14-meter-high empty hall, lit only by one overhead window.
The Municipal Library has become Stuttgart‘s new intellectual and cultural center that is open to people of every nation. This is also symbolised by the inscriptions on the outer walls. The word „library“ is written in silver letters in four different languages: English, German, Korean and Arabic.
How to get there: From main station („Hauptbahnhof“) take the U-Bahn
- U5 direction „Killesberg“
- U6 direction „Gerlingen“
- U7 direction „Mönchfeld“
- U12 direction „Hallschlag“
- U15 direction „Stammheim“
- Get off at the station „Stadtbibliothek“ and follow the signs.
- Alternatively you may also walk from main station through the „Karoline-Kaulla-Passage“.
It‘s about 10 minutes to walk
SCHLOSSPLATZ
You have not been in Stuttgart if you have not visited the amazing Schlossplatz (Palace Square). This is the largest square located in the heart of the city where you can find the Neues Schloss (New Palace), the Württemberg State Museum (Old Palace) and some marvellous fountains. This is a great place to linger and relax.
How to get there: 1 station away from „Hauptbahnhof” (Main Station)
- U5 direction „Leinfelden”
- U6 direction „Fasanenhof”
- U7 direction „Ostfildern”
- U12 direction „Dürrlewang”
- U15 direction „Heumaden”
- get off at the station „Schlossplatz”
LUDWIGSBURG
Founded in the early 18th century, Ludwigsburg is a place where history and the present meet. Magnificent castles, romantic gardens, bustling shopping streets and sensational festivals are waiting to be explored. Enjoy a visit to a city that offers many fascinating sights ranging from baroque to modern.
How to get there: 15 minutes away from „Hauptbahnhof” (Main Station):
- S5 direction „Bietigheim-Bissingen”
- S4 direction „Backnang”
- get off at the station „Ludwigsburg