Höhenpark Killesberg is a public park in Stuttgart-Nord, known for its landscaped grounds and varied outdoor attractions. You can visit year-round to walk among flower beds and lake terraces, see the Killesberg Tower or make time for the large playground.
- Location: Am Kochenhof, 70192 Stuttgart.
- Size: Approximately 24 hectares.
- Opening pattern: open 24 hours
- Getting there: Killesberg station on U-Bahn line U5 is a public-transport stop for the park; Stuttgart’s trains, trams and tickets can help you plan the journey.
What to see in Höhenpark Killesberg
Höhenpark Killesberg brings together gardens, family attractions and open-air facilities in one city park. The City of Stuttgart says Friedrich Neuner laid it out on behalf of Crown Prince Karl of Württemberg.
As you make your way through the grounds, you’ll find lake terraces, flower beds and animal enclosures. The park also has a large playground, an open-air stage, a café and an open-air swimming pool. Its attractions make it one of the parks in Stuttgart to consider for a city outing.
The playground covers 3,000 square metres. The Killesberg Tower offers another focal point: it has 174 steps to its upper platform and is freely accessible during the day in good weather.
Gardens, paths and viewpoints
Flower beds, lake terraces and the tower give you different ways to take in the park’s landscaped setting. The grounds cover approximately 24 hectares, so allow time to wander between its outdoor features rather than treating the visit as a single viewpoint stop.
For a raised view, climb the Killesberg Tower when weather permits. The park’s combination of planted areas and open spaces also makes a simple walk a way to see more than one part of the grounds. The park map marks several entrances, including Feuerbacher Eingang, Lenbachstraße, Thomastraße, Stresemannstraße, Cannstatter Eingang at Maybachstraße and Heilbronner Straße.
How do you get to Höhenpark Killesberg?
Höhenpark Killesberg is about 3.0 km from Hotel Astoria am Urachplatz, making it a city outing from your Stuttgart base. For public transport, Killesberg station on U-Bahn line U5 is identified as a stop for the park.
The city’s park map also labels the Killesberg stop for U5 and buses 43 and 50. Maybachstraße is another mapped access point, served by U-Bahn lines U6, U7, U13 and U15, as well as bus 57.
Seasonal access and visitor facilities
The park is open throughout the year, while some attractions follow a seasonal pattern. The Killesbergbahn runs on a two-kilometre route between March or April and October; its starting month varies.
Park hours are midnight to midnight daily. Before setting out, check the City of Stuttgart’s official site before you go, especially if you’re planning around seasonal facilities or the tower’s weather-dependent access.
FAQs
Where is Höhenpark Killesberg?
It is in Stuttgart-Nord, at Am Kochenhof, 70192 Stuttgart.
Is Höhenpark Killesberg open all year?
open 24 hours. Yes. The park is described as open throughout the year, with hours of midnight to midnight daily.
How many steps does the Killesberg Tower have?
The tower has 174 steps to its upper platform. It is freely accessible during the day in good weather.
Does a train run inside the park?
Yes. The Killesbergbahn runs on a two-kilometre route between March or April and October, with the start month varying.