Schlossplatz & New Palace
Schlossplatz / Neues Schloss
Stuttgart's city living room. A large square framed by the Baroque New Palace has fountains and a memorial column, with the Old Palace, an art museum and Königstrasse nearby.
Schlossplatz is Stuttgart's largest square. At its center stands a triumphal column commemorating the 25th anniversary of King Wilhelm I's accession. Fountains and music pavilions flank it on either side, and in summer the lawns are full of locals sunbathing. The New Palace on the northeast side was built between 1746 and 1807 as the Baroque palace of the Württemberg rulers. It is now used by state government offices, and its interior is generally closed to the public, but its exterior and courtyard are a photo focus. On the west side of the square are the King's Building and the glass cube of the Art Museum. The Old Palace connects to the square from the south. Admission is free, and the square is open all day. It is a good starting point for exploring the city center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Castle & Landesmuseum Württemberg
- Königstraße
- Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
- Stuttgart Christmas Market
- Markthalle Stuttgart
- Stiftskirche & Schillerplatz
- Bohnenviertel
- House of History Baden-Württemberg