The Jubilee Column is topped by a 5-meter-tall gilded bronze statue of Concordia, the goddess of harmony.
The New Palace (Neues Schloss) framing the square was one of the last major Baroque residences built in Germany.
Beneath the square lies a complex of underground levels, including space for the Kunstmuseum’s extended galleries and various utility tunnels.
The square's current layout was largely redefined during a 1977 renovation for the Federal Garden Show (Bundesgartenschau).
The Kunstgebäude, located on the corner of the square, features a golden stag, the heraldic animal of Württemberg, on its dome.
The grass areas are typically roped off during winter months to protect the soil and landscaping from frost damage.
Schlossplatz is Stuttgart's largest inner-city square and the central hub of the city's pedestrian zone. It serves as the meeting point between the Baroque New Palace and the city's modern shopping thoroughfare, Königstraße. The square features two distinct Baroque fountains and a central Jubilee Column erected in 1841 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Wilhelm I's reign. The space is used for major city events, including open-air concerts, Christmas markets, and public screenings during sporting championships. The surrounding architecture includes the New Palace, the Old Palace, and the Kunstgebäude Stuttgart. Lush lawns and formal walkways provide public recreation space directly in the city center. The square has been significantly reshaped multiple times, most notably following the destruction of the city center during World War II.
From the elevated steps near the Jubilee Column looking toward the New Palace.
Visit during the annual Stuttgart Christmas Market to see the square transformed into a festive village with lights and stalls.
Bring a blanket if you visit in summer, as the lawns are popular spots for local residents to lounge and eat lunch.
Check the local municipal events calendar before visiting to see if the square is occupied by a large-scale festival or stage construction.
Walking on the lawns during the winter or early spring months when they are explicitly closed off for maintenance.
The square is public space and remains open, but segments are frequently restricted or closed for the duration of major public events and temporary stage construction.
