A Georgia Girl in Germany

Back before we left Stuttgart, we took an afternoon trip to the Fernsehturm Stuttgart (Stuttgart TV Tower). We went in April 2008, so it was still a little chilly outside -- even more so from the top of the tower.

This was the world’s first TV tower built from concrete, and was placed in service in February 1956 after 20 months of construction. It has two observation decks -- at 490 feet and 504 feet.

We had a wonderful view from the top -- of the city, forests and vineyards. It wasn’t quite clear enough to see the Black Forest and Swiss Alps.

The top of the tower reached to 711 feet. It was pretty windy on the observation decks, so I can only imagine how windy it was another 200 feet higher!

Benjamin thought it was a bit too chilly and windy, so he found a place to sit down -- inside.

It was a nice afternoon excursion, and the kids enjoyed exploring one of the city’s more well-known landmarks and attractions.

Labels: Benjamin, Germany, MacKenzie, Travel, Zachary