Imagine families seeking refuge from the city’s hustle. Stuttgart-Süd offers green spaces and a vibrant urban life. Today we explore Stuttgart-Süd, a district south of Stuttgart’s core.
Stuttgart-Süd formed in 1956. It included Stuttgart-Süd, Heslach, and Kaltental. In 2001, Stuttgart-Süd was divided into six parts. These are Bopser, Lehen, Weinsteige, Karlshöhe, Heslach, and Südheim. The district now has seven parts including Kaltental.
Let’s delve into its past. In 1350, the Alte Weinsteige was first noted. It was a steep path for freight going from Stuttgart to Tübingen. Sixteen horses were needed to pull carts up the hill. To ease traffic, the Neue Weinsteige was built from 1826 to 1831. Gottlieb Christian Eberhard von Etzel designed this wide road. Since 1884, a rack railway has run along the Alte Weinsteige.
Südheim’s story is also interesting. The Südheimer Platz and Südheim settlement were built from 1901 to 1903. Karl Hengerer, an architect from Stuttgart, designed them. A funicular railway has connected Südheimer Platz to Waldfriedhof since 1929. The Ziegelklinge settlement was built around 1928 in the Bauhaus style. The Südheim settlement and Altes Schützenhaus are now protected. Until the 1970s, a tram depot was at Südheimer Platz. It was moved to the SSB stop Vogelrain. The Senioren-Residenz Hohentwiel is now there. The Bauknecht high-rise near the B14 remains the only high-rise in the Kaltental ventilation corridor.
Kaltental also has a rich history. Burg Kaltental was first mentioned in 1125. The lords later moved to Aldingen am Neckar after the castle was partly destroyed. The rebuilt castle changed owners. It was torn down after 1796. Three settlements grew around the castle and joined to become Kaltental. These were Unterweiler, Oberweiler and Schloßberg. In 1932, the Catholic Church of St. Antonius was built. In 1809, a road was built through Kaltental from Stuttgart to Vaihingen. Kaltental was incorporated in 1922. Graf Eberhard im Bart’s note became Kaltental’s trademark. The song made Kaltental famous. Werner Veidt sang about Anna Scheufele.
Stuttgart-Süd offers culture and recreation. The Silberburganlage has a Mörike monument from 1880. The Karlshöhe viewpoint was made a park from 1889 to 1896. The Weißenburgpark was Ernst von Sieglin’s private park. Stuttgart bought it in 1956.
Stuttgart-Süd is a blend of history and modern life. Its diverse neighborhoods offer something for everyone. From its early mentions to its current vibrancy, Stuttgart-Süd remains a vital part of Stuttgart.