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Obertürkheim

Obertürkheim is the easternmost district of Stuttgart. It is made up of the districts of Obertürkheim and Uhlbach. The landscape is characterized by viticulture, which is still partly reflected in the townscape today.

History

Obertürkheim was first mentioned in 1279. Similar to Uhlbach (first documented in 1247) and the neighboring Neckar suburbs, agriculture - especially viticulture - was the most important source of income for the population.

In the middle of the 19th century, when the third station of the Württemberg Railway was put into operation in Obertürkheim, industry also gained more importance there.

In 1922, Obertürkheim was incorporated into Stuttgart. The district of Uhlbach gave up its independence as a wine-growing community in 1937 and joined Obertürkheim.

Today

While Uhlbach has largely retained its rural character, Obertürkheim is characterized in parts by the settlement of industrial companies.

The district is a popular recreational area for many Stuttgart residents and visitors. This is due to the attractive topography between the Neckar valley and the foothills of the Schurwald forest, the surrounding vineyards, the numerous walking paths and places to stop for refreshments as well as interesting sights, including the Stuttgart City Wine Museum in Uhlbach.

Over the past decades, a steady improvement in the quality of life has been achieved through the constant expansion of the infrastructure. In addition, the commitment of volunteers in clubs, institutions and organizations as well as the good community spirit guarantee a high feel-good factor.

Each borough has a wide range of events on offer. Current dates for the Obertürkheim district can be found in the  municipal calendar of events. Clubs and organizations have the opportunity to register their events via  service.stuttgart.de.

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  • Karl Semle
  • Horst Rudel
  • LHS
  • City of Stuttgart
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  • Zehntscheuer Plieningen. Photo: City of Stuttgart
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