Standseilbahn Stuttgart, Funicular railway in Stuttgart, Germany
The Stuttgart funicular connects the city districts through a 536-meter track with dual cars operating on an electric cable system.
The funicular began operations on October 30, 1929, and achieved its highest passenger count of 6,671 travelers on November 23, 1930.
The railway functions as a central element of Stuttgart's transportation network, linking residential neighborhoods while providing views across the urban landscape.
Passengers can travel at speeds of 11 kilometers per hour across an elevation change of 87 meters with carriages accommodating 75 people.
The funicular underwent major renovations between 2003 and 2004 following safety assessments conducted after the Kaprun funicular incident.
Location: Stuttgart
Inception: 1929
Official opening: October 30, 1929
Operator: Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG
Address: Südheimer Pl., 70199 Stuttgart, Germany 70199 Stuttgart 70199 Stuttgart
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 09:10-17:50
GPS coordinates: 48.75590,9.14216
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:09
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, features a blend of architectural and industrial heritage from the Middle Ages to modern times. The city hosts two car museums: the Mercedes-Benz Museum with 160 vehicles across nine floors, and the Porsche Museum tracing the brand's history since 1948. The historic city center is organized around Schlossplatz, dominated by the baroque New Castle from 1746, and Schillerplatz, where a bronze statue of the poet stands. The Old Castle, a former medieval fortress now housing a regional museum, is situated near modern structures like the municipal library, a nine-story white cube recognizable by its central atrium. Green spaces punctuate the urban fabric, from Killesberg Park to the castle gardens, while Feuersee, a former fire brigade pond from 1882, reflects the neo-Gothic St. John’s Church. The Market Hall of 1914, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, offers local produce and dining options. Worth a visit are the surroundings: Esslingen am Neckar preserves 200 medieval timber-framed houses and a 13th-century church dedicated to Saint-Denis, while Ludwigsburg Palace displays the baroque art of living in southern Germany.
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