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Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Germany

Stuttgart, the capital of Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region, is a city where innovation and tradition blend seamlessly. Nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling vineyards and forested hills, it offers a unique charm that combines industrial heritage with a love for nature and culture. Often called the “cradle of the automobile,” Stuttgart is home to two of the world’s most famous car brands: Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Both companies have spectacular museums that showcase the evolution of automotive design and technology. The Mercedes-Benz Museum’s futuristic architecture mirrors the city’s forward-thinking spirit, while the Porsche Museum captures the essence of speed and style. Yet, Stuttgart is not all about engines and steel. At its heart lies Schlossplatz, the city’s main square, framed by the elegant New Palace (Neues Schloss) and the historic Old Castle (Altes Schloss). This area comes alive in every season — with fountains and street cafés in summer, and Christmas markets glowing with lights in winter. Just a short walk away is Königstraße, one of Germany’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, bustling with energy and lined with stores, restaurants, and cafés. Stuttgart’s landscape is one of its most defining features. The city sits in a basin, which gives it a unique skyline dotted with vineyards and viewpoints. Climb the Karlshöhe or the Killesberg Tower, and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views that stretch across the city’s rooftops. The nearby Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Garden — once a royal palace — offers another peaceful escape, combining exotic animals and lush gardens. Culture thrives here too. The State Gallery (Staatsgalerie) houses masterpieces from Rembrandt to Picasso, while the Stuttgart State Opera is considered one of the best in Europe. Festivals such as the Cannstatter Volksfest, a lively celebration of Swabian tradition, add warmth and fun to the city’s character. Stuttgart manages to feel both dynamic and relaxed — a place where technology meets art, and urban life flows gently into green hillsides. Whether you come for its world-class museums, historic architecture, or simply to enjoy a glass of local wine overlooking the city, Stuttgart leaves a lasting impression as one of Germany’s most surprising and elegant destinations.

What to see in Stuttgart

Neckarbrücke Bad Cannstatt Neckarbrücke Bad Cannstatt Bridge Burg Hofen Burg Hofen Castle Neues Schloss Neues Schloss Castle Schloss Solitude Schloss Solitude Castle Stiftskirche Stiftskirche Church Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Concert Hall Galerie Schlichtenmaier Galerie Schlichtenmaier Gallery EXOgallery EXOgallery Gallery Galerie von Braunbehrens Galerie von Braunbehrens Gallery Galerie Mensing Stuttgart Galerie Mensing Stuttgart Gallery Ruine des Hasenbergturms Ruine des Hasenbergturms Historical Landmark Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg Historical Landmark Schillerplatz Schillerplatz Historical Landmark Grave chapel on the Wuerttemberg Grave chapel on the Wuerttemberg Historical Landmark Monumental Square Monumental Square Historical sites Max-Eyth-See Max-Eyth-See Lake Markthalle Markthalle Market Porsche Museum Porsche Museum Museum ForstBW - House of the Forest ForstBW - House of the Forest Museum Altes Schloss Altes Schloss Museum Ifa Gallery Stuttgart Ifa Gallery Stuttgart Museum Stauffenberg-Erinnerungsstätte Stauffenberg-Erinnerungsstätte Museum Staatsgalerie Stuttgart Staatsgalerie Stuttgart Museum Theodor-Heuss-Haus Theodor-Heuss-Haus Museum Hegel-Haus Hegel-Haus Museum Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier Museum Gottlieb-Daimler-Gedächtnisstätte Gottlieb-Daimler-Gedächtnisstätte Museum State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart Museum Stuttgart Tram Museum Stuttgart Tram Museum Museum Stuttgart Wine Museum Stuttgart Wine Museum Museum Pig Museum Pig Museum Museum Stuttgarter Feuerwehrmuseum Stuttgarter Feuerwehrmuseum Museum Stuttgart Police Museum Stuttgart Police Museum Museum Lapidarium Stuttgart Lapidarium Stuttgart Museum Art Museum Stuttgart Art Museum Stuttgart Museum Museum Hotel Silber Museum Hotel Silber Museum Fruchtkasten - Musikinstrumentenmuseum Fruchtkasten - Musikinstrumentenmuseum Museum bibliorama - the bible museum stuttgart bibliorama - the bible museum stuttgart Museum Linden-Museum Linden-Museum Museum StadtPalais – Museum für Stuttgart StadtPalais – Museum für Stuttgart Museum Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg Museum Landesmuseum Württemberg Landesmuseum Württemberg Museum Mercedes-Benz Museum Mercedes-Benz Museum Museum Geroksruhe Aussichtspunkt Geroksruhe Aussichtspunkt Observation deck Aussichtsplattform Birkenwaldstraße Stuttgart Aussichtsplattform Birkenwaldstraße Stuttgart Observation deck Aussichtspunkt Hasenbergsteige Aussichtspunkt Hasenbergsteige Observation deck Killesbergturm Killesbergturm Observation deck Swabian Observatory e.V Swabian Observatory e.V Observatory Hohenheim Palace Hohenheim Palace Palace Höhenpark Killesberg Höhenpark Killesberg Park Skulpturen Park Skulpturen Park Park Weißenburgpark Weißenburgpark Park Rosensteinpark Rosensteinpark Park Bärenschlosspark Bärenschlosspark Park Schlossgarten Schlossgarten Park Carl-Zeiss Planetarium Stuttgart Carl-Zeiss Planetarium Stuttgart Planetarium Kaiser Wilhelm I Statue Kaiser Wilhelm I Statue Statue Staatstheater Stuttgart Staatstheater Stuttgart Theatre Friedrichsbau Theater Friedrichsbau Theater Theatre Renitenztheater Renitenztheater Theatre Wilhelma Theater Wilhelma Theater Theatre Theaterhaus Stuttgart Theaterhaus Stuttgart Theatre Theater am Olgaeck Theater am Olgaeck Theatre Theater tri‑bühne Theater tri‑bühne Theatre Theater Atelier Theater Atelier Theatre Kammertheater Kammertheater Theatre Schauspielbühnen Stuttgart Schauspielbühnen Stuttgart Theatre Stage Apollo Theater Stage Apollo Theater Theatre Heslacher Wasserfälle Heslacher Wasserfälle Tourist attractions F3 Das Wohlfühlbad F3 Das Wohlfühlbad Tourist attractions Fernsehturm Stuttgart Fernsehturm Stuttgart Tourist attractions Wilhelma Wilhelma Zoo