Turmforum, Stuttgart

Name: Turmforum
Address: Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2, Stuttgart, 70173, Germany
Telephone: +49 711 20922920

#74 among attractions in Stuttgart

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Facts and practical information

The Tower Forum was the name given to an exhibition in the tower of Stuttgart's main train station that promoted the Stuttgart 21 and new Wendlingen-Ulm line projects.

The exhibition was opened on June 16, 1998. Until September 2012, 2.8 million visitors were counted. According to its own data, the exhibition counts more than 15,000 visitors a month.

The Turmforum closed on July 28, 2019. More than 4.3 million people visited the exhibition during its 21 years of operation. A follow-up exhibition known as InfoTurmStuttgart was scheduled to open in spring 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, the opening was initially postponed indefinitely and finally took place at the end of May 2020.

Coordinates: 48°47'0"N, 9°10'58"E

Address

Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2Mitte (Hauptbahnhof)Stuttgart 70173 Germany

Contact

+49 711 20922920

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Turmforum open?

Turmforum is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 9 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Turmforum?

Nearby attractions include Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium, Stuttgart (5 min walk), Planetarium, Stuttgart (5 min walk), Grenadierregiement Königin Olga, Stuttgart (7 min walk), Staatstheater Stuttgart, Stuttgart (7 min walk).

How to get to Turmforum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turmforum:

Bus

Hauptbahnhof / Arnulf-Klett-Platz • Lines: 40, 42, 44, N10, N2, N3, N4, X1 (2 min walk)
Staatsgalerie • Lines: 40, 42, N4, N6, N9 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Hauptbahnhof / Arnulf-Klett-Platz • Lines: U11, U12, U14, U15, U29, U5, U6, U7 (3 min walk)
Schlossplatz • Lines: U12, U15, U5, U6, U7 (10 min walk)

Train

Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (4 min walk)
Stuttgart Main Station (4 min walk)

Tram

Schlossplatz • Lines: 23 (9 min walk)
Charlottenplatz • Lines: 23 (13 min walk)