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- German
- English
Descend into the Stuttgart Basin, where royal ambitions, medieval roots, and the history of the automobile meet. Find out how the narrow valley produced magnificent castles and world-famous sports cars. Engage with the concrete heritage of the self-sufficient city, discover the historic cogwheel railway Zacke, and climb the old vineyard stairs, the Stäffele. From the talkessel to the panoramic heights, this tour shows a city shaped by its geographical boundaries and the urge to overcome them.
5.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 147 min.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Stuttgart main station to Neues Schloss using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Neues Schloss, Stuttgart. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Walk from Feuerseeplatz to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Stuttgart main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1New Castle (Neues Schloss)
The elegant heart of the city, representing Stuttgart's royal past and its topographical baseline.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Altes Schloss (Old Castle)
A medieval fortress that became a Renaissance castle and reveals the deep, old roots of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3StadtPalais – Museum fur Stuttgart
A modern museum that explores Stuttgart's complex identity, especially its role as the cradle of the automobile.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A massive concrete bridge and a roundabout, showing the post-war concept of the 'car-friendly city' and the modern reclamation by the citizens.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A lively urban square with the historic cogwheel railway 'Zacke', demonstrating alternative mobility.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
One of Stuttgart's famous public staircases, originally built for wine miners, that offers a physical experience of the steep slopes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Karlshöhe
A park on a hill that offers a wide panoramic view of the valley and illustrates the enclosed geography and urban climatology.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Feuerseeplatz
A quiet lake with a Neo-Gothic church and a deliberately unreconstructed spire that serves as a memorial to the Second World War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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