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- German
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Dive deep into the Stuttgart basin, a city completely shaped by its dramatic topography. Discover how the bowl-shaped valley determined everything – from the placement of royal palaces to the birth of the global automotive industry. We rise from the historical air of the workers' cauldron over the iconic terraces to the wealthy slopes. Experience the social, industrial, and ecological tensions of a city walled in by nature.
5.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 152 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Stuttgart main station, travel towards Kriegsbergstraße using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Kriegsberg vineyards. Check connection on travel day.
The tour ends in the Bopserwald at the open-air theater. Walk from there 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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1
The steep vineyards on Kriegsbergstraße slope directly into the city center and show the unique microclimate of the Stuttgart basin.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The former grand hotel was the business and social center for pioneers of the automotive industry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3New Castle (Neues Schloss)
The magnificent Baroque castle on the valley floor shows how the ruling class claimed the most comfortable terrain for themselves.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Altes Schloss (Old Castle)
The medieval fortress, later Renaissance castle, marks the place where Stuttgart was founded as a stud farm.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bohnenviertel
The historic artisan quarter at the bottom of the basin shows how topography reinforced social segregation and poor air for the working class.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
An iconic public staircase, originally built for winegrowers and now an important foot connection on the steep valley slopes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Teehaus, Weissenburg Park
The panoramic point offers a wide view of the basin and makes modern environmental problems as well as the social geography of the city visible.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The dense beech forest limits urban growth and simultaneously serves as a vital green lung of the Stuttgart basin.
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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