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Stuttgart Schlossplatz
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Stuttgart Schlossplatz

Getting around: In central Stuttgart, directly walkable from the Hauptbahnhof in about 10-15 minutes.
Hours: Open-air public square, accessible 24 hours, free.

Schlossplatz is Stuttgart's largest and most central public square, framed by the Neues Schloss (New Palace) on one side and connecting to the Königstrasse shopping street and the Kunstmuseum's distinctive glass cube building on another. It's a genuinely large, open green space rather than a paved plaza, with lawns, fountains, and the Jubiläumssäule column at its center, making it as much a park for locals as a landmark square for visitors.

It hosts festivals and markets through the year, including a Christmas market in December, and functions as the natural central meeting point and orientation hub for exploring Stuttgart's city center on foot.

Stuttgart Schlossplatz FAQs

Is it free to visit?

Yes, it's an open public square and park with no admission.

What's the column in the center?

The Jubiläumssäule, a column commemorating King Wilhelm I's 25th reign anniversary, stands at the square's center.

Is it close to shopping?

Yes, it connects directly to Königstrasse, Stuttgart's main pedestrian shopping street.

What is the glass cube building nearby?

The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, a distinctive modern glass cube art museum bordering the square.

Does it host events?

Yes, including festivals and a Christmas market in December, among other seasonal events.

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