The Fernsehturm Stuttgart (TV Tower Stuttgart) is the world's first TV tower built from concrete and prototype for many towers of that kind erected all over the world. Although the tower was at first controversial, it quickly became a well-known Stuttgart landmark and a tourist attraction. From two observation platforms there are beautiful views of Stuttgart, of the forests and vineyards in and around Stuttgart right to the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest. On clear days, even the Swiss Alps can be seen.

The city situated in a lush valley close to the River Neckar has an approximate population of 600,000 and covers an area of 210 km². Stuttgart is one of the most prominent and well-known German towns, especially known for its cultural, administrative and huge economic importance.

The famous "Wilhelma" is Germany's only combined zoological and botanical garden. The whole compound was built around 1850 as a summer palace for King Wilhelm I of Württemberg.

The second-largest funfair of its kind in Germany takes place on the Cannstatter Wasen and is called Cannstatter Volksfest.

And last but not least: the SI-Centrum (SI-Event-Centre) should be mentioned which is an ideal combination of entertainment, musicals (Elisabeth, Mamma Mia), experienced gastronomy and Europe's largest and most beautiful sauna landscape with "Schwaben Quellen".

For more information, go to: www.si-centrum-stuttgart.de