Discover Filderstadt on walks by the water, with views across the city, local history and art. When planning a stay, start by asking which side of the town interests you: nature and scenery, the history of its five districts, or a particular event weekend. Its location on the Filder Plain and its S-Bahn connections also provide practical guidance for your trip.
Nature at Lake Bärensee and views from Drei Linden
Lake Bärensee lies west of Filderstadt-Plattenhardt and is ideal for a walk around the lake. It is a popular place to enjoy the peace of nature, with a small wooded island in the middle of the water. If you are more interested in scenery and a walk than an exhibition or local history during your stay, the lake offers a clear focus on nature.
North of Filderstadt-Harthausen, the Drei Linden viewpoint offers panoramic views across Filderstadt and can be reached on foot or by bicycle. The three lime trees were planted as peace trees after the 1870–71 war. At Lake Bärensee, the water and wooded island define the natural setting; at Drei Linden, the views and the history of the planting take center stage.
Filderstadt’s natural monuments also form part of its landscape: they serve nature conservation, landscape management and recreation in the countryside.
Local history, a walking trail and art
The FilderStadtMuseum is located in the historic center of Filderstadt-Bonlanden at Klingenstraße 19. Housed in Bonlanden’s former town hall, dating from 1563, it presents the history of Filderstadt’s five districts through objects, texts and images. The historic town hall and the exhibition’s content offer different perspectives on the past.
The Historic Trail offers another way to explore the area: it passes through all five of Filderstadt’s districts and includes 80 stops in total. While the museum presents the districts’ history in one place, the trail’s stops are spread across the city. This sets a focused exhibition apart from an exploration of several districts.
The Municipal Gallery in Filderstadt-Bonlanden regularly hosts changing art exhibitions. Together with the museum, it offers a cultural choice: regional history presented through objects, texts and images, or changing exhibitions. If you are more interested in art and culture, you will find different subjects here than on a walk by the lake or at a viewpoint.
Bernhausen Horse Market and travel planning
The Bernhausen Horse Market takes place in Bernhausen every year on the first weekend in March. The City of Filderstadt organizes it together with local clubs and organizations. If you are planning a trip around the Horse Market, check the exact date for that year before making your plans.
Filderstadt lies right by the airport, 17 kilometers south of downtown Stuttgart, on the scenic Filder Plain. Nearby are local recreation areas with extensive hiking opportunities. These details help you get your bearings without having to combine the different reasons to visit into a single itinerary.
Filderstadt is connected to Stuttgart’s S-Bahn network and is therefore easy to reach by train. For your specific journey, check the timetable for your travel date, as service patterns may change. Whether you want to focus on nature, local history, art or the Horse Market, choosing the purpose of your trip gives your search for a stay in Filderstadt a clear direction.
More destinations
Discover more destinations: Plattenhardt, Weilheim an der Teck, Denkendorf, Neuenhaus, Neuffen, Erkenbrechtsweiler, Neckartenzlingen, Wolfschlugen.
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