Firstly check the weather - avoid if cloudy or foggy etc. To reach it - metro / trams / buses from centre. Buy a return. Sit on the right going up for views. Goes through a prosperous area of town. Get out at the mintransport hub, named Fernseturm, amazingly Now the sign posted route is through carpark, along 2 roads, then a woodsie path 20 minutes. OR take the diagonal path through the trees from the station (signed "may be muddy"). Not if you have your best white stilettos on! This route seems like only 5 minutes. Book in advance online at busy times, or buy in shop. Not cheap, but worth it. Fantastic views from open terraces at top. Also cafe, may need to queue. Fair on quality & price. Restaurant in same place has very limited hours. Returning, take whatever comes first, tickets are interchangeable.

My husband and I were surprised to discover that the world’s first TV tower was built in Stuttgart. It’s a pleasant U-bahn trip from the centre of the city and then a flat 5-10 minute walk through woods to reach the tower. The views from the viewing platform, even on a slightly cloudy December day, were gorgeous - we could still see quite some way in all directions. We liked the information panels telling you where other cities both in Germany and elsewhere were on the higher level.

I wanted to get some pictures from the top of the tower and the views were amazing. We got there at dusk and later you could see the fireworks from the beer festive, which were beautiful. Unfortunately once I got to the top I remember I do not like heights and I wished the tower had a wider base. If you like heights this is a great place to get views of the city.