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Stuttgart is synonymous with vineyards on the city outskirts, automotive history and its location in the heart of a valley basin. The capital of Baden-Württemberg combines industrial heritage with Baroque architecture and plenty of green spaces – ideal for culture vultures, tech enthusiasts and city breakers. All of this is linked by over 400 sets of steps, known in Stuttgart as the ‘Stäffele’.
Technology & automotive heritage
The Mercedes-Benz and Porsche factory museums, both located right next to their respective main plants.
Vineyards in the heart of the city
Vineyards stretching right up to the city centre, along with wine taverns and the wine trail.
Culture in a compact area
The Staatsgalerie, the State Theatre with its world-famous ballet, and the museums on Schlossplatz.
Mineral springs & spas
One of Europe’s largest mineral water reserves – experience it in Bad Cannstatt.
When is the best time to visit Stuttgart?
Stuttgart is well worth a visit all year round – in summer with the long open-air season in the ‘Kessel’, in late summer with the ‘Weindorf’, in autumn with the Cannstatter Volksfest and in December with one of Europe’s largest Christmas markets.
May – August
Open-air season in the ‘Kessel’
With temperatures ranging from 20 °C to 30 °C, life moves outdoors: beer gardens on the Killesberg, concerts on the Schlossplatz and balmy evenings amongst the vineyards. As the ‘Kessel’ retains the heat, museums are the more pleasant choice for the midday hours.
September – December
Wine, the Wasen and the Christmas market
Stuttgart’s Weindorf heralds the start of late summer, followed shortly afterwards by the Cannstatter Volksfest at the Wasen. From the end of November, the Christmas market takes over the entire city centre. The weather is milder, the streets are busier – it’s worth booking early.
How long should your stay in Stuttgart be?
A long weekend is enough to see Schlossplatz, a car museum and the TV tower. If you want to see more, stay for 4 to 5 days, combine both factory museums with a visit to the Wilhelma, and take a trip to Ludwigsburg or Tübingen.
Sights and activities
Stuttgart captivates visitors with its industrial history, Baroque architecture and plenty of green spaces.
Schlossplatz & Neues Schloss
A Baroque square with a jubilee column – Stuttgart’s ‘living room’ for concerts, markets and long summer evenings.
Mercedes-Benz Museum & Porsche Museum
Two motoring museums with spectacular architecture, housing well over 150 vehicles between them.
Wilhelma
Zoological and Botanical Gardens in the Moorish-style palace park – one of the most biodiverse sites in Europe.
More must-sees and tips for Stuttgart
As well as the well-known attractions, Stuttgart offers many places that reveal the city’s character.
Stuttgart TV Tower
The world’s first TV tower built from reinforced concrete, opened in 1956. From the viewing platform, the view stretches across the ‘Kessel’ valley as far as the Swabian Alb.
Market Hall & Bohnenviertel
The Jugendstil market hall brings together delicatessens and lunch spots under one roof. Next door lies the Bohnenviertel, with wine bars and small shops.
Stäffele & Wine Trail
Over 400 flights of steps connect the hillside areas with the city centre. Follow them and you’ll find yourself on the Wine Trail, amongst vineyards and vantage points.
Stuttgart TV Tower
The world’s first TV tower built from reinforced concrete, opened in 1956. From the viewing platform, the view stretches across the ‘Kessel’ valley as far as the Swabian Alb.
Market Hall & Bohnenviertel
The Jugendstil market hall brings together delicatessens and lunch spots under one roof. Next door lies the Bohnenviertel, with wine bars and small shops.
Stäffele & Wine Trail
Over 400 flights of steps connect the hillside areas with the city centre. Follow them and you’ll find yourself on the Wine Trail, amongst vineyards and vantage points.
Map of Stuttgart
FAQ: Travelling to Stuttgart
The S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 run directly from the terminal to the main station and take around 30 minutes. Taxis and hire cars are available outside the terminals.
The Messe Stuttgart exhibition centre is situated right next to the airport and is within walking distance of the terminal. There are few places where your journey from landing to your stand is any shorter.
Popular destinations include Ludwigsburg Palace, the university town of Tübingen and the Swabian Alb. The northern Black Forest is also just over an hour away.
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Stuttgart welcomes you with a mild basin climate, vineyards within sight of the city centre and an industrial history you can experience first-hand. In summer, life revolves around beer gardens and the ‘Stäffele’; in autumn, the Weindorf and the ‘Wasen’ set the pace – and in winter, the Christmas market lights up the city.
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