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Sunset

Golden Light at Killesberg

Catch the last warm light of the day from Stuttgart’s northern heights, with a drink in hand and a quiet park to finish the evening.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:48

    House of Thailand

    Pick up a snack or drink at House of Thailand. The Thai restaurant is just a short walk from the tower and has plenty of time to serve you before the sun goes down.

  2. 18:18

    Killesbergturm

    Walk up to Killesbergturm. The tower opens at 08:00 and stays open until dusk, so you have all afternoon to climb. Find a spot on the viewing platform facing west.

  3. 18:33

    Killesbergturm

    Watch the sunset. At 18:33 the sun dips below the horizon toward the WSW, casting a final golden glow over the city and the park below.

  4. 19:03

    ARIA Stuttgart - Ristorante Enoteca

    End the evening with a meal at ARIA Stuttgart - Ristorante Enoteca. This Italian restaurant is open until 24:00 on weekdays, giving you a relaxed place to unwind after the view.

Local tip

Check the route to Killesberg via U5. The tower closes at dusk, so arrive before 18:33 to secure your spot. ARIA is closed on Sundays, so plan accordingly if you are visiting on a weekend.

Check before you go

  • Killesbergturm hours: 08:00-dusk
  • ARIA Stuttgart - Ristorante Enoteca hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-24:00; Sa 17:00-24:00; Su off

Worth knowing

  • House of Thailand is open at 17:48 only on Sa, Su
  • ARIA Stuttgart - Ristorante Enoteca is open at 19:03 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stuttgart (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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