Hasenbergturm Stuttgart

The Hasenbergturm was an observation tower in Stuttgart that rose from reddish sandstone to a height of about 36 meters (118 feet). The structure had a diameter of about 5.70 meters (18.7 feet) and was built from stone quarried locally in Gerlingen.

The tower was built in 1879 by the Stuttgart Beautification Association and served the city as a landmark for decades. During World War II, it was destroyed in 1943 to prevent enemy pilots from using it as a navigation point.

The place takes its name from the Hasenberg hill and now brings together various artworks in one space. A monument honoring poet Wilhelm Hauff from 1882 stands on the grounds and reflects the site's cultural importance to the city.

The site has information signs at the base that explain the history and former role in the city's landscape. Visitors can explore the monument and art installations in a calm setting while learning about the past of this place.

After its destruction, Stuttgart's administration took an unusual step by paying the Beautification Association compensation for lost admission fees. This financial gesture was a rare acknowledgment of the impact the war had on the organization's operations.