Killesberg Tower, Observation tower in Killesberg Park, Stuttgart, Germany.
The 41-meter steel tower features four viewing platforms at different heights, connected by open spiral staircases within a transparent mesh structure.
Constructed in 2001, the tower replaced an earlier observation point from 1950 and was designed by engineer Jörg Schlaich for the International Garden Exhibition.
Each of the 348 steps bears a metal plate with the name of individual donors who contributed to the tower's construction through a sponsorship program.
Visitors can access the tower daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM by paying a one-euro entrance fee to climb the steps to various observation levels.
The structure's weathervane incorporates the shape of Stuttgart's Green U, an eight-kilometer park connection system linking six different garden areas.
Location: Stuttgart-Nord
Architects: Jörg Schlaich
Height: 41 m
Made from material: steel
Part of: Killesbergpark
Website: http://killesbergturm.de
GPS coordinates: 48.80520,9.17131
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:02
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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Very beautiful, calm, and relaxing park with an incredible view
Very beautiful, calm, and relaxing park with an incredible view
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