Wilhelm Palais, Stuttgart

Name: Wilhelm Palais
Address: Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 2, Stuttgart, 70173, Germany
Telephone: +49 711 21625800

#34 among attractions in Stuttgart

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The Wilhelmspalais is a Palace located on the Charlottenplatz in Stuttgart-Mitte. It was the living quarters of the last Württemberg King Wilhelm II. It was destroyed during World War II and between 1961 and 1965 reconstructed in modern style. The central library of the town, the Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart was situated in this building from 1965 until 2011. Since 2018 the City Museum of Stuttgart is situated in Wilhelm Palais. ()

Local name: Wilhelmspalais Completed: 1840 (184 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 48°46'34"N, 9°11'3"E

Address

Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 2Mitte (Oberer Schlossgarten)Stuttgart 70173 Germany

Contact

+49 711 21625800

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Wilhelm Palais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Palace, Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, Old Castle, Königsbaupassagen.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wilhelm Palais open?

Wilhelm Palais is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wilhelm Palais?

Nearby attractions include Württembergische Landesbibliothek, Stuttgart (3 min walk), Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum/James F. Byrnes Institute, Stuttgart (4 min walk), Karlsplatz, Stuttgart (4 min walk), Library of Contemporary History, Stuttgart (5 min walk).

How to get to Wilhelm Palais by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wilhelm Palais:

Tram

Charlottenplatz • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Schlossplatz • Lines: 23 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Charlottenplatz • Lines: U1, U11, U12, U14, U15, U2, U4, U5, U6, U7, U9 (2 min walk)
Olgaeck • Lines: U12, U15, U5, U6, U7 (5 min walk)

Bus

Charlottenplatz • Lines: 42, 43, 44 (4 min walk)
Dorotheenstraße • Lines: 43, 44, X1 (3 min walk)

Train

Staatsgalerie (13 min walk)
Stuttgart Stadtmitte (13 min walk)