Flammende Sterne (Fireworks Festival)
An international fireworks festival in Scharnhauser Park, held annually since 2003. Over several evenings, pyrotechnics teams compete against each other, accompanied by music and a family program.
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💡 Tips
- Use the U7 or U8 Stadtbahn (light rail) lines for a straightforward and direct ride into downtown Stuttgart.
- Explore Scharnhauser Park, an internationally acclaimed eco-friendly district built on a former military base.
- Take a walk across the Filder plain: on a clear day, you get fantastic views stretching all the way to the Swabian Jura.
- If visiting in autumn, look out for the famous Filderkraut (a unique pointed cabbage), widely grown and celebrated at local festivals here.
🍽 Food
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Swabian Maultaschen
Filled pasta dumplings, often served in a broth or pan-fried with onions. Find them in traditional Gasthäuser in the Nellingen or Ruit districts.
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Filderkraut Dishes
Especially in autumn, local restaurants serve hearty meals featuring the fine, locally grown pointed cabbage.
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Linsen mit Spätzle
The ultimate Swabian comfort food: lentils with homemade egg noodles, usually served with sausages. Available in almost every traditional local tavern.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Farm Shops (Hofläden)
Numerous farms on the Filder plain around Ostfildern sell fresh fruit, vegetables (like the local cabbage), and eggs directly to customers.
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Nellingen Weekly Market
On Friday mornings, head to the historical center of the Nellingen district to buy fresh regional baked goods and cheeses.
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Scharnhauser Park Landscape Area
Wide tree-lined avenues and expansive green spaces make this park well-suited for a long, quiet walk.
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Körsch Valley (Körschtal)
The idyllic valley of the Körsch river features natural trails and profound tranquility away from the built-up urban areas.
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Located on the fertile Fildern plateau right on the border of Stuttgart, this young city was created in 1975 from the merger of several historic villages. It gained notable attention for the Scharnhauser Park, a former US military base that was transformed into an internationally awarded modern residential and landscape park for the 2002 regional garden show. The linear landscape staircase in the park provides sweeping views all the way to the Swabian Alb. An architectural highlight is the Stadthaus designed by Jürgen Mayer H., a multi-award-winning building featuring slanted forms and an innovative roof structure. In the Nellingen district, the Gothic St. Blaise Church preserves original frescoes dating back to the 13th century. Along the Körsch river valley, walkers and cyclists can experience the area's agricultural roots, where farmers still grow the traditional Filderkraut, a pointed cabbage that is absolutely essential for classic regional dishes.
- Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Top sights: Scharnhauser Park · Stadthaus · St. Blasius Church
- Nearby: Esslingen am Neckar (4 km)
- Population: ~39.833
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 49 | 58 | 56 | 96 | 88 | 98 | 93 | 62 | 68 | 62 | 68 |
Geography
Facts
- City rights were granted in 1976.
- Scharnhauser Park is an award-winning urban development project.
- Ostfildern is located at an altitude of approx. 240 to 410 meters.
- Twin city of Montluel in France and Poltava in Ukraine.
- Headquarters of the Technical Academy Esslingen (TAE) in Nellingen.
- Direct access to the A8 motorway and the B10 federal road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous event in Ostfildern?
The international fireworks festival 'Flammende Sterne' in Scharnhauser Park attracts thousands of visitors annually with spectacular pyrotechnic competitions.
How do you get from Stuttgart to Ostfildern?
The best way is via the U7 or U8 light rail lines. The journey from Stuttgart Central Station takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
What is special about Scharnhauser Park?
It is an award-winning modern district on a former military site, known for its wide staircase and ecological construction.
Are there good viewpoints in Ostfildern?
From the edge of the Filder plain, in good weather, you have a wide view over the Neckar valley all the way to the Swabian Alb.
Is Ostfildern good for hiking?
Yes, the 'Filderstern' circular trail connects the districts and leads through orchards and fields typical of the region.
Ostfildern: where is it located?
Ostfildern is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Ostfildern: what is there to see?
Highlights include Scharnhauser Park, Stadthaus, St. Blasius Church.
Ostfildern: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Ostfildern: why is it worth visiting?
Located on the fertile Fildern plateau right on the border of Stuttgart, this young city was created in 1975 from the merger of several historic villages.
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