Podcast Tour Stuttgart Curse and Blessing of the Boiler

Stuttgart, Germany
Duration2h 32m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive deep into the Stuttgart basin, a city completely shaped by its dramatic topography. Discover how the bowl-shaped valley determined everything – from the placement of royal palaces to the birth of the global automotive industry. We rise from the historical air of the workers' cauldron over the iconic terraces to the wealthy slopes. Experience the social, industrial, and ecological tensions of a city walled in by nature.

5.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 152 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
Suitable 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. 10m
    The steep vineyards on Kriegsbergstraße slope directly into the city center and show the unique microclimate of the Stuttgart basin.
  2. 10m
    The former grand hotel was the business and social center for pioneers of the automotive industry.
  3. New Castle (Neues Schloss)
    10m
    The magnificent Baroque castle on the valley floor shows how the ruling class claimed the most comfortable terrain for themselves.
  4. Altes Schloss (Old Castle)
    10m
    The medieval fortress, later Renaissance castle, marks the place where Stuttgart was founded as a stud farm.
  5. Bohnenviertel
    10m
    The historic artisan quarter at the bottom of the basin shows how topography reinforced social segregation and poor air for the working class.
  6. 10m
    An iconic public staircase, originally built for winegrowers and now an important foot connection on the steep valley slopes.
  7. Teehaus, Weissenburg Park
    10m
    The panoramic point offers a wide view of the basin and makes modern environmental problems as well as the social geography of the city visible.
  8. 10m
    The dense beech forest limits urban growth and simultaneously serves as a vital green lung of the Stuttgart basin.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Stuttgart main station, travel towards Kriegsbergstraße using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Kriegsberg vineyards. Check connection on travel day.

End point

The tour ends in the Bopserwald at the open-air theater. Walk from there 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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