Guided walk through old Esslingen on Saturday, April 12, 2025
Dear Members and Guests,
On Saturday, April 12, we offer a guided walk through old Esslingen focusing on the 13th Century, when Esslingen was a booming town which simultaneously built 4 large churches, the town wall, the Neckar bridges and many beautiful half-timbered houses, including the oldest half-timbered houses in Germany. We will take a leisurely stroll through Esslingen and learn about all these landmarks. A real highlight is the „Altes Rathaus“, a beautiful half-timbered building with a Renaissance facade containing a fabulous astronomical clock.
Meeting time 14:45 pm on the marketplace next to the tourist info center, on the north side of the Stadtkirche (church with two towers).
The tour will be in English and last about two hours. The tour will end around 17:00 pm at the front of the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus).
From there we will walk to the Restaurant Palmscher Bau, Innere Bruecke 2, Esslingen (Tel: 0711-350 245) where we will enjoy a pleasant dinner together.
Come and join us!
(for directions pls see below >>)
The walking will mostly be level, with some small up and down, and some cobblestone. We will be underway for about two hours. Some conditioning necessary. Wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour will be held, rain or shine. Dress accordingly.
This is a great opportunity for those new to the area, those who do not know Esslingen, and those who love to hear Scott’s voice ! :o)
Cost: The guided tour through Esslingen is free. We will dine in the Palmscher Bau. There is ample space available. Dinner will be a la carte (individual payment). They offer Swabian, German and international cuisine, including vegetarian/vegan. To see the menu go to www.palmscher-bau.de/speisen-getraenke. While enjoying dinner we will also have time to engage in pleasant conversation while reflecting on the beautiful historic setting we have just experienced.
Please state with your reservation if you are joining us for dinner.
Please make your reservations by Monday, 7 April 2025 at the latest, with:
Scott Beard: email s.beard@gac1948.de – or –
Kris Shapar: e-mail k.shapar@gac1948.de
Best regards,
Upcoming events
Saturday, 26 April Spring Fest, Cannstatter Wasen
Saturday, 17 May Altburg, a North Black Forest Village, Historic Church, Farmer’s Museum and Smithy
Saturday, 21 June German Peasants War Museum, Böblingen
Saturday, 19 July Schleglerschloss Heimsheim
Saturday, 9 August An Evening with the Blues, Concert, Blues Base Wernau
Saturday, 6 September TBD
Saturday, 27 September Cannstatter Volksfest – Grandl’s Tent
Saturday, 11 October Central Fire Station, Bad Cannstatt
Saturday, 15 November Paint your own Ceramics – Mao Mao Atelier Stuttgart
Saturday, 6 December Annual Christmas Party, Alte Kanzlei Restaurant, Stuttgart
Please note: Events and dates subject to change ! If you would like more information on any of these events, or would like to sign up in advance, please talk to any board member. They will put you in contact with the person planning the event.
Directions
By S-Bahn: S1, from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof. It is a 10-minute walk to the Marktplatz.
By car: B 10, exit Esslingen Stadtmitte. After crossing the long bridge, proceed to the traffic light at Kiesstrasse/Maillestrasse, and then turn left onto Ritterstrasse and then right into the Park Garage Kueferstrasse/Altstadt (best alternative). Or, turn right on Maillestrasse, right on Ulmer/Neckarstrasse, to the Park Garage Pliensauturm. For other parking choices, see map/Esslingen Marketing.
Explanations plan:
– Meeting Point Marktplatz: upper middle section, open area east of the “i” point, Esslingen Tourist Info.
– Restaurant Palmscher Bau, Innere Bruecke 2, Esslingen (across the street from #19 on map).
