You probably did not expect this, but Stuttgart is part of a wine growing region and has many hills, with 400 to 600 staircases called “Stäffele” in the lovely local dialect. In the past the staircases served as access to the vineyards.
Today, Stuttgart city hills are a great outdoor workout, the secret why people stay slim just by walking around, and offer fantastic views over the city.
Like with chocolate in Brussels, I was surprised to find out how many people living for years in Stuttgart did not know about some.
Eugenplatz
This is the first one I saw in my 2nd day by accident. Is pretty always, but I think before sunset is the best time to go.
Karlshöhe or Willy-Reichert-Staffel
The popular Karlshöhe looks like a painting. A good place for a picnic. And for yoga classes organized in the summer. And for reading. And to stay at the biergarden Tschechen & Shöne. And I can continue. Is a must see. Stop by Feuersee on the way or after.
Santiago de Chile
The viewpoint, not the exotic city in Latin America. First I liked the name, than the view.
You can walk from Marienplatz on a path called Alte Weinsteige, meaning the old wine route. So actually is more like climbing, not walking. Or you take an old and cute funicular, called Zacke.
Teehaus im Weissenburgpark
This one really feels like a workout, but is worth it. How amazing is nature, right?
Today, 22nd of April “Earth day” is celebrated. For me Earth day is every day. Besides our body, this Earth is the only other home we have.
Die Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg
A few kilometers from downtown Stuttgart, but feels like a world away. You can do many wine walks from Esslinger or Fellbach called “weinwanderung” in a long German word.
In English is called Sepulchral Chapel on Württemberg hill. The Mausoleum was built by Prince Wilhelm in memory of his wife, Katharina Pavlova of Russia, that passed away very young.
“Die Liebe höret nimmer auf” is the inscription at the entrance, meaning “Love never ceases”. Who knew the city can be romantic?
There are so many other opportunities to have lovely viewpoints, all free:
- Killesberg
- Bismarckturm
- Der Birkenkopf – Monte Scherbelino
- Tv tower
- Cube restaurant inside the Kunstmuseum
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