Summertime Stuttgart's mesmerizing charm unmatched
In the heart of Germany, the city of Stuttgart is buzzing with activity as locals and visitors alike take advantage of the summer weather and the reactivation of traditional outdoor spaces.
The city's cultural and historical appreciation for outdoor spaces, such as tree-lined promenades, parks with fountains and statues, and attractive public squares, is encouraging people to spend time outdoors year-round [3]. This trend is evident in the sudden prominence of outdoor beer gardens and increased outdoor activities.
One such example is the Lineup facility in Stuttgart, where adults are finding an alternative activity in skateboarding during the summer months [1]. Meanwhile, the surfskate community is providing instructions and equipment for those wanting to try surfskating [2].
Elsewhere, the Mallorca party in Böblingen is attracting thousands of visitors, with Schlager stars performing on the stage [1]. However, not everyone is drawn to the crowds. Melina and her two-year-old son Neo prefer to stay in a shady corner due to Neo's water shyness.
Diana and Jana, on the other hand, enjoyed a picnic breakfast in the castle garden, with Diana using a blue shopping bag as a hat to protect herself from the sun.
The city is also offering summer activities for children, with two pools available at the City Palace [4]. Visitors from nearby cities, like Alicia from Freiburg, are marvelling at the big city of Stuttgart in summer.
However, not all news in Stuttgart is positive. Experts are fighting the invasive ants in Sirnau, but the rain has made their work more difficult [6]. Millions of these ants have spread along the noise barrier wall of the B10 in Sirnau.
Jana, a registrar from Filderstadt, is finding solace in the outdoors after a challenging week that included five weddings and many births at a nearby hospital [5].
A hidden gem has also been discovered in the Old Orphanage's inner courtyard - a cozy beer garden that adds to the city's outdoor social life [7].
In summary, the reactivation of traditional beer gardens and outdoor venues in Stuttgart renews outdoor social life [1]. The cultural and historical appreciation of outdoor spaces encourages spending time outdoors year-round [3]. People are shifting to enjoying outdoors despite cold weather, tied to these developments rather than weather changes alone [1][3]. The key cause seems to be a revival of outdoor social spaces aligning with the local cultural appreciation for spending time outside, which has proven resilient even amid colder weather.
[1] Stuttgarter Nachrichten [2] Stuttgarter Zeitung [3] Stuttgarter Stadtarchiv [4] Stadt Stuttgart [5] SWR [6] Tagblatt [7] Stuttgarter Zeitung
- The local cultural and historical appreciation for outdoor spaces has led to a surge in outdoor activities, as evidenced by the sudden popularity of outdoor beer gardens and the growth of communities offering surfskating instructions.
- Diana and Jana were among those who enjoyed a picnic breakfast in the castle garden, utilizing the opportunity to spend time outdoors even during the summer months.
- Amidst the revived outdoor social spaces of Stuttgart, a hidden gem has been uncovered - a cozy beer garden in the Old Orphanage's inner courtyard, contributing to the city's lively fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden lifestyle.
