History
The vineyards in the north of Stuttgart extend into the city center. Extensive green spaces characterize the cityscape, from the Bismarck Tower to the Killesberg. The latter is part of the so-called “Green U”, which was realized in the course of the International Horticultural Exhibition (IGA) in 1993. In addition, the north is characterized by commercial use and proximity to the still branching railroad lines.
The Stuttgart 21 rail project will further increase the attractiveness of the urban district. More green space and new residential and commercial areas are planned in the emerging Stuttgart Rosenstein - north of the main train station.
Today
A special area in the north is the Weissenhofsiedlung, which has attracted international interest since 1927. With the creation of this settlement, the architects demonstrated revolutionary foresight for the time. The two houses designed by the world-famous Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 17, 2016. Visitors can learn more about the era of New Building in a museum.
The trade show was still located at Killesberg until 2008, when the new exhibition halls next to the airport were completed.
