History
The district of Degerloch dates back to a settlement founded in the 8th century on the northern edge of the Filder plateau. It was first mentioned in documents around 1100, when a knight donated the village to Hirsau Monastery. In addition to agriculture, viticulture was the main occupation of the people of Degerloch due to its location on the slopes of the Stuttgart valley basin. For a long time, the profession of stocking and silk weaver was a specialty.
In the middle of the 19th century, Degerloch became a climatic health resort. Numerous Stuttgart factory owners built summer houses, villas and residential buildings in Degerloch. The opening of the cog railroad “Zacke” in 1884 and the Neue Weinsteige built in the 19th century meant that Degerloch grew ever closer to Stuttgart and became increasingly popular as a place to live. This expansion gave rise to the residential areas of Haigst and Hoffeld.
Degerloch did not experience intensive industrialization. Numerous long-established Degerloch craft businesses were able to relocate their operations from the town center to the Tränke industrial estate, which was established in the 1980s.
Today
One of Stuttgart’s most famous sights is the television tower, which stands on the Bopser. The 217 meter high and 4,500 ton observation tower was opened in 1956. The structure, designed by Fritz Leonhardt and Erwin Heinle, is considered the model for all television towers in the world.
Next to the tower is the Waldau sports center with the Gazi Stadium. With its location - almost 500 meters above sea level - the home ground of Stuttgarter Kickers and VfB Stuttgart II is one of the highest stadiums in Germany.
A popular excursion destination in Degerloch is the forest cemetery. The tranquil funicular railroad runs from Südheimer Platz in the Heslach district up to the cemetery - and has been doing so since the 1920s. The SSB operates the listed funicular, which is also a stop on the popular Blaustrümpflerweg trail.
Each borough has a variety of events on offer. Current dates for the borough of Degerloch can be found in the municipal events calendar. Clubs and organizations have the opportunity to register their events via service.stuttgart.de.
