History
The village of Birkach first appears in documents in 1140. 150 years later, the village was sold to the Cistercian monastery of Bebenhausen, which lies to the north of Tübingen. In 1478, Birkach became the property of the Count of Württemberg.
To counteract the poverty in the village, the Birkach priest Kohler founded Württemberg’s first industrial school in 1794, where children learned how to use a spinning wheel. However, industrialization did not take hold in Birkach. Birkach was incorporated on April 1, 1942 and has been administered jointly with Plieningen since 1946.
Schönberg is one of the younger districts of Stuttgart. According to a local chronicle, development began in the early 20th century. At that time, the “talkesselmüden” Stuttgart discovered the place on the Filder plain for their recreation in the immediate vicinity. Spa houses were built on the southern slope of the Schönberg, close to the city. And those who could afford it simply built their own house in the healthy air.
In the 20th century, Birkach quickly doubled its population and expanded through extensive new construction.
Today
Birkach is surrounded by greenery and is considered particularly liveable. In addition to numerous children’s playgrounds, there is also a youth farm and a children’s and youth center. Various social facilities such as the Nikolaus Cusanus House, mobile youth work and various forms of housing provided by the Stuttgart Center for the Disabled enrich the area. Together with the Schönberg district, Birkach is one of the most sought-after residential locations in the state capital.
Birkach looks back on a rural past, which is still reflected today in the townscape with its restored half-timbered houses in the Alte Dorfstraße. The local amenities are good and, together with the retail, gastronomy and trade sectors, surprisingly diverse. The campus of the University of Hohenheim extends far into the Birkach district and invites you to go for a walk.
Each district offers a wide range of events. Current dates for the Birkach district can be found in the municipal events calendar. Clubs and organizations have the opportunity to register their events via service.stuttgart.de.
