History
Mühlhausen was first mentioned in a note from the year 708 under the name Biberburg. However, none of the several mills that once existed along the Neckar River is still in existence today. Mühlhausen has belonged to Stuttgart since 1933.
The different parts of the town each have their own history. Hofen has always been the only traditionally Catholic district of Stuttgart. Here you can find the ruins of Hofen Castle, the remains of a medieval castle that was not rebuilt after its last destruction in 1622. Hofen has been part of Stuttgart since 1929.
The district of Mönchfeld, an elevated area used for agriculture and gardening, was built up in 1957 as housing for numerous expellees due to the housing shortage.
The Freiberg district belonged to the Münster municipality until 1963, when it became part of the Mühlhausen municipality. The housing estate of high-rise buildings was built from 1964 to 1973 above the steep slope Cannstatter Zuckerle. The "Julius Brecht" housing estate was built between 1966 and 1968 according to plans by Hans Max Brenner and, with 22 stories, was considered the largest German residential building when it was completed.
Neugereut is the youngest and largest district of Mühlhausen. Created in 1969, the place was groundbreaking in urban development due to its special architecture - traffic-free paths and central location of public facilities.
Today
Today, Mühlhausen is still a mediator between tradition and modernity. Viticulture and agriculture still strongly characterize the borough. In addition to the local structures, however, Mühlhausen is also influenced by its affiliation with the big city.
A scenic gem is located in the Hofen district: the Max Eyth Lake. It is the city's largest lake and a popular excursion destination as well as a bird sanctuary and natural refuge.
