Podcast Tour Stuttgart Palaces Porsches and the Stäffele

Stuttgart, Germany
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Duration2h 27m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Descend into the Stuttgart Basin, where royal ambitions, medieval roots, and the history of the automobile meet. Find out how the narrow valley produced magnificent castles and world-famous sports cars. Engage with the concrete heritage of the self-sufficient city, discover the historic cogwheel railway Zacke, and climb the old vineyard stairs, the Stäffele. From the talkessel to the panoramic heights, this tour shows a city shaped by its geographical boundaries and the urge to overcome them.

5.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 147 min.
Ideal for urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation.
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals.
With audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app.

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. New Castle (Neues Schloss)
    10m
    The elegant heart of the city, representing Stuttgart's royal past and its topographical baseline.
  2. Altes Schloss (Old Castle)
    10m
    A medieval fortress that became a Renaissance castle and reveals the deep, old roots of the city.
  3. StadtPalais – Museum fur Stuttgart
    10m
    A modern museum that explores Stuttgart's complex identity, especially its role as the cradle of the automobile.
  4. 10m
    A massive concrete bridge and a roundabout, showing the post-war concept of the 'car-friendly city' and the modern reclamation by the citizens.
  5. 10m
    A lively urban square with the historic cogwheel railway 'Zacke', demonstrating alternative mobility.
  6. 10m
    One of Stuttgart's famous public staircases, originally built for wine miners, that offers a physical experience of the steep slopes.
  7. 10m
    A park on a hill that offers a wide panoramic view of the valley and illustrates the enclosed geography and urban climatology.
  8. Feuerseeplatz
    10m
    A quiet lake with a Neo-Gothic church and a deliberately unreconstructed spire that serves as a memorial to the Second World War.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Stuttgart main station to Neues Schloss using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Neues Schloss, Stuttgart. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from Feuerseeplatz to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Stuttgart main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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