Fernsehturm Stuttgart
The world's first reinforced concrete TV tower, 217 metres tall, whose 150-metre observation deck offers views over the Stuttgart basin, vineyards and the Swabian Mountains.
Stuttgart's TV tower opened in 1956 and was the world's first reinforced concrete TV tower, becoming the model for later towers in many countries. A high-speed lift takes about 36 seconds to reach the observation deck at 150 metres, offering a 360-degree view over the Stuttgart basin, the Neckar valley and the vineyards. On clear days you can see the Swabian Mountains and the Black Forest in the distance. Forest trails run below the tower. Admission costs about €11. Take the U7, U8 or U15 to Ruhbank (Fernsehturm) station, then walk about 5 minutes.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:00–22:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Bohnenviertel
- Markthalle Stuttgart
- House of History Baden-Württemberg
- Stuttgart Christmas Market
- Old Castle & Landesmuseum Württemberg
- Stiftskirche & Schillerplatz
- Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
- Schlossplatz & New Palace