Neues Schloss Stuttgart is a palace on Schlossplatz, in the heart of the city. Its layered architecture and the public square outside make it a useful stop for a look at Stuttgart’s history, even though access to the interior is limited to special guided tours.
- Address: Schlossplatz 4, 70173 Stuttgart
- Interior access: special guided tours; no recurring schedule or ticket price is specified in the available visitor information
- Nearby transit: Stadtbahn lines U5, U6, U7, U12 and U15, plus buses 42 and 44
The palace on Schlossplatz
Neues Schloss Stuttgart is a former ducal and royal residence that now houses state government ministries and representation rooms. Duke Carl Eugen commissioned it in 1744, and construction began in 1746. The palace took shape between 1746 and 1807, with Baroque, Rococo, Classicist and Empire elements reflecting its long building history.
After the palace was destroyed in 1944, it was reconstructed between 1958 and 1964. Today, ministry offices occupy the side-wing façades, while the Marble Hall and White Hall serve formal events. The White Hall is also used for concerts, conferences and lectures, with row seating for up to 400 people.
Look up at the roofline to spot its 59 figures. They represent subjects ranging from princely virtues and government to agriculture, crafts, the military, arts and civic virtues.
What visitors can see from outside
From Schlossplatz, you can take in the palace’s façade and its position along one of Stuttgart’s central public spaces. The square began as part of a ducal pleasure garden, then served as a drill and parade ground from 1746. In the mid-19th century, it became a Baroque garden open to the public.
The Jubiläumssäule adds another point of interest in the square. It was erected in 1841, and the figure of Concordia was placed at its top in 1863. Open-air concerts and outdoor film screenings also take place at Schlossplatz as recurring events, though no regular months or fixed timetable are specified.
A one-day Stuttgart itinerary from Urachplatz to the centre can include Schlossplatz as part of a city visit.
Tours and access to check before visiting
The palace interior can be visited during special guided tours.
So plan around the exterior unless you have confirmed a tour. Before you go, check the official site of the Baden-Württemberg state government for current visitor information. The White Hall’s use for events does not by itself establish when the palace is open to the public.
How do you get from Urachplatz to Neues Schloss?
Schlossplatz has several Stadtbahn and bus services, but the available route information does not confirm a specific stop at Urachplatz or give a complete itinerary from there. For a Stuttgart city visit, consider Hotel Astoria am Urachplatz.
At Schlossplatz, Stadtbahn lines U5, U6, U7, U12 and U15 stop nearby, along with bus routes 42 and 44. The VVS listing identifies Urachstraße as a stop for bus 42 and night bus N9, and Schlossplatz as a stop for bus 42 and the listed Stadtbahn lines. Check connections before setting out, since these details can change.
Stuttgart’s trains, trams and ticket options can help visitors plan the journey between Urachplatz and Schlossplatz.
FAQs
Can you go inside Neues Schloss Stuttgart?
The interior is accessible during special guided tours. Check current tour schedules and ticket prices before visiting.
Is Schlossplatz open to the public?
open 24 hours. Schlossplatz became a Baroque garden open to the public in the mid-19th century. It also hosts recurring open-air concerts and outdoor film screenings.
What is Neues Schloss used for today?
The palace houses ministries of the Baden-Württemberg state government and representation rooms. Its halls also host formal events and other functions.