Killesberg Park — Attraction in Stuttgart

The Killesberg Tower is a 40.4-meter high observation tower located in the Killesberg Park in Stuttgart, Germany. According to the write-up posted, it was originally planned for the 1993 World Horticultural Exposition, however, it was finally erected in 2001.

The four observation decks at 8, 16, 24, and 31 meters are hinged to the main mast and at their circumference connected to the net by press fittings. The two spiral staircases, one for ascending and another for descending, are suspended only by the steel cable net.

Significant design elements of the tower are the central main mast whose heel is hinged by a steel ball to the central foundation, and the steel cable net of triangular meshes. The net is tensioned between a circular concrete foundation and a pressure ring at an altitude of 33.5 meters which in turn is suspended from the mast head by cables.

All cables and fittings are galvanized. In addition, all steel construction elements received a double paint coat. The hollow sections, i.e., the mast and the stair tubes, are galvanized on both their inner and outer surfaces.

Access to the park and the tower is free of charge. For the tower, a voluntary contribution is suggested. Opening hours are from 7 a.m. until nightfall. On a clear day, there would be a very nice view of Stuttgart from the top observation deck (31 meters). Unfortunately, it was cloudy/sprinkling when we visited. Even then, there was a very nice view of the park. If you have acrophobia or fear of heights, I'd suggest you'd skip climbing this one and...

Probably my second favorite park in Stuttgart. Even though I've been here so many times, I always discover something new. This park has several water fountains on sloped terraces with water running to lower ones thru a series of streams (great place to cool your feet). There is a big playground for children, and a kind of petting zoo with domestic animals. There is a famous tower you can climb, with a small street fair underneath it (another great thing for kids). There are also several detached lakes with flamingos, wild ducks and other birds. One of the most beloved things is an old steam train that goes around the park. There is actually a whole train depot hidden in the park. If you are coming by car, there are several parking places. You can also use U5 subway line with Killesberg as the last station. Or if you like a bit more physical activity, take U6 to Feuerbach Station and climb all the way to Killesberg (it will take you about 15-25 minutes). The newest addition to the park is a rock garden (for people coming from Feuerbach direction, it is one of the first things to see). There are a few more gems to see, but that I...

The garden is huge and thus there is a lot ground to cover in a walk! There are diferent areas such as playground, on the ground chess game, fountains, animals homes, etc. There is a place to order food (Hamburger, sausages, french fries, coffe, drinks, etc), a mobile card with ice.creams and popcorns, but of course one can also bring some food from home and make a very nice picnic! Bathrooms are also available. The park is open 24 hours, and although it is dificult to park the car immediately near the park, there are some good nearby parking garages near by! The park is ideally for children! Special due to the animals that live in the park and can be easily visited. The only negative aspect, due to the present corona situation, was the fact that almost no one was using mask and sometimes, special near the animals, safety distance between people was not respected. Although a bit crowded when I visited (April ) ine can always look for more isolated places to sit down and...