Stuttgart Main Station

Built as a terminus station from 1914 to 1927 by Paul Bonatz and Friedrich Scholer in the New Objectivity style, Stuttgart’s train station is considered one of the most successful station buildings in all of Europe. About 1,200 trains and approximately 200,000 passengers pass through here every day. Above all, the distinctive 56-meter-high station tower—on top of which a Mercedes star with a diameter of 4.2 meters has been rotating since 1952, visible from afar—has served as a landmark for the city.

The InfoTurmStuttgart (ITS) is located on Track 16 of Stuttgart Central Station. With approximately 400 square meters of exhibition space, including the rooftop terrace, the InfoTurmStuttgart offers fascinating insights into the Stuttgart–Ulm rail project and an impressive view of the construction site.

As part of the Stuttgart 21 project, new tracks and high-speed rail lines are being built to connect Europe even more closely. In addition, Stuttgart 21 is bringing about major urban development changes: The removal of rail tracks will, in the long term, free up an area of over 100 hectares for urban development. Among other things, this will create a new neighborhood behind the Central Station.

A free shuttle service helps travelers navigate the sometimes longer distances during construction work at Stuttgart Central Station. The shuttle runs between Platform 16 and Arnulf-Klett-Platz and is available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.