Exceptional service infrastructure
STEP offers an outstanding range of services, with a day care centre, bistro, bank and other amenities located directly on campus. The park’s tech-focused tenant base means innovators will feel right at home. The campus also houses a service and conference centre with 6,939.23 m2 of rental space. The University of Stuttgart is just a stone’s throw away.
Neighbourhood

© STEP View of Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg and the centre of the metropolitan region. Boasting some of the highest income levels in Germany and Europe, the Stuttgart region is an economic powerhouse that offers a wealth of advantages for your company.
- Numerous government institutions: Stuttgart is home to the state government and state parliament of Baden-Württemberg as well as many state agencies.
- Competence centre for global mobility: Headquarters of Daimler and Porsche as well as important automotive suppliers such as Bosch.
- Germany’s third-largest financial centre: Headquarters of LBBW and 100 banking institutions. An important IT hub with the German headquarters of IBM and HP.
- Outstanding infrastructure: Stuttgart Airport — serving approx. 10 million passengers per year / Stuttgart central station — an important rail hub which will be further expanded through the Stuttgart 21 development project / A8 and A81 motorways / Port of Stuttgart — one of the largest inland ports in Germany.
- A major centre for business and R&D: 7 public universities (including the University of Stuttgart and the University of Hohenheim), 11 private universities and numerous research institutions (such as the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft).
The area at a glance
At STEP, key decision-makers are just a stone’s throw away, with easy access and ideal connectivity. Discover the area and the opportunities on offer.
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70563 Stuttgart
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70563 Stuttgart
Germany
Parkmöglichkeiten
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70563 Stuttgart
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70563 Stuttgart
Germany
Connectivity
Located in Vaihingen in the southwest of the state capital Stuttgart, STEP Stuttgarter Engineering Park boasts a prime location and optimal transport links.
The Österfeld commuter rail station is located right next door to the STEP campus and is served by multiple rail lines: S1 (Plochingen – Stuttgart City – Herrenberg), S2 (Schorndorf – Stuttgart City – Airport) and S3 (Backnang – Stuttgart City – Airport).
- SSB bus station in close proximity
- The nearby B14 motorway takes you straight into the city
- Direct access to the A831 motorway, 3 km to the Stuttgart interchange (Autobahnkreuz Stuttgart)
- A81 motorway Singen – Heilbronn
- A8 motorway Karlsruhe – Munich
Quick access to the airport and Messe Stuttgart via the A831/A8 motorways or the north-south bypass.
Multi-storey park & ride car park with 514 spaces near the Österfeld commuter rail station.
Amenities
You’ll find the following amenities right on your doorstep:
Restaurant |
Day care centre |
Dry cleaner |
Fitness studio |
Bistro |
Salon |
Bank |
Event space |
Conference space |
Park & Ride |
Travel agency |
Parking spaces
A total of 602 parking spaces, including 88 underground spaces, are available on the campus. The public parking spaces are part of a park & ride scheme.
Environment, Nature & Leisure

STEP offers a central location within the Stuttgart region, a high-powered environment and a wide array of leisure activities.
From the Swabian Jura mountains to Stuttgart’s Wilhelma zoo and botanical garden, the area is home to a variety of exciting destinations. The STEP campus offers an attractive working environment thanks to inspired landscaping with extensive green space and a plaza in the centre of the park.
Service & Contact
Are you interested in using STEP to achieve your goals? Do you have any questions or need more information about a specific offering? We would be happy to advise you
Contact

Harald Blum
Geschäftsführer
STEP Stuttgarter Engineering Park GmbH
Phone: +49-711 686894-0
Fax: +49-711 686894-110
Wankelstraße 12
70563 Stuttgart

Iris Gerke
Assistentin der Geschäftsleitung
Phone: 0711 / 686894-101
Fax: 0711 / 686894-110
Wankelstraße 12
70563 Stuttgart
Directions
STEP Stuttgarter Engineering Park GmbH
Wankelstraße 12
70563
Stuttgart