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Palace Square

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Palace Square

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Why go

  • Stuttgart’s largest square, in front of the New Palace.
  • Open-air concerts take place with the New Palace as a backdrop.

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Jubilee ColumnConcordia, goddess of harmony, crowns the column erected in 1841.Centre of the square
  • Museum of Art glass cubeThe 27-metre glass cube glows at night.Around the squareAfter dark
  • Garden featuresTwin fountains and a decorative bandstand punctuate the lawns and flowerbeds.The square’s public green
  • KunstgebäudeA gallery hosting contemporary art exhibitions.Diagonally opposite the square

Know before you go

  • The square itself is open 24 hours every day.

Tips for your visit

  • The Old Palace courtyard hosts the annual openings of the Stuttgart Wine Village and Christmas Market.
  • Use the square as a starting point for exploring nearby city attractions on foot.

Best time to visit

  • In early August, the Stuttgart Summer Festival turns the square and Upper Palace Gardens into an illuminated promenade.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The New Palace now houses Baden-Württemberg state ministries and state reception rooms.

    Schlossplatz Stuttgart - popular meeting place with many sights

  2. The Landtag, Baden-Württemberg’s parliament, stands between the Kunstgebäude and New Palace.

    Schlossplatz Stuttgart - popular meeting place with many sights

  3. The Landtag was built in the 1950s with a design intended to avoid detracting from the Opera House and State Theatre.

    Schlossplatz Stuttgart - popular meeting place with many sights

Shorts

History

The New Palace served as the residence of the kings of Württemberg until the second half of the 19th century.

  1. Before 1746The site formed part of the ducal pleasure garden.
  2. From 1746It served as a military drill and parade ground.
  3. 1746–1807The New Palace behind the square was built in several architectural styles.
  4. Mid-19th centuryThe square became a Baroque park for public use.
  5. 2006World Cup public screenings drew 60,000 fans.

How to get there

  • On footApproach the square directly from the Königstraße shopping precinct.

Sources: Stuttgart - Wikivoyage (see) · Schlossplatz Stuttgart - popular meeting place … · checked 28 Sep 2026

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Questions and answers

What does the Museum of Art’s collection cover?

Over 15,000 artworks, spanning the late 18th century to the present.

What does the Old Palace house?

The Württemberg State Museum.

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