Stuttgart-Mitte

Stuttgart-Mitte is the administrative center and old town of Stuttgart, containing shops, government offices, and residential neighborhoods tightly grouped together. The district spreads around the historic core with streets, trams, and pedestrian zones linking different areas.

The district started as a horse settlement founded by Duke Liudolf of Swabia around the 10th century and gradually became Württemberg's capital city. Over the centuries, trade and government operations shaped this settlement into the center it is today.

Local museums and galleries show how the region developed over centuries, and you can see these stories reflected in the buildings and streets as you walk around. The area remains the cultural center where people gather for performances and exhibitions that connect them to Baden-Württemberg's past.

The area is well connected by public transit, especially through Stuttgart Central Station and numerous tram lines throughout the district. Most areas are flat and easy to walk through, particularly the pedestrian zones in the center.

The Königstraße is one of Europe's longest pedestrian zones, linking Stuttgart Central Station directly to the Schlossplatz at the heart of the district. This wide, tree-lined street draws thousands of people daily and is often the first thing visitors experience in Stuttgart.

Location: Stuttgart

Website: https://stuttgart.de/rathaus/stadtbezirke/mitte

GPS coordinates: 48.77590,9.17980

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22