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Stuttgart
Germany
Stuttgart is known as a centre of mechanical and automobile engineering with the headquarters of the world-famous Bosch, Mercedes and Porsche within its metropolitan area. It does not, however, resemble most other industry hubs, as it is a rather sparse city spread over many hills and valleys, with forests, parks…
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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At a glance
- Best time to go
- April–October
- Getting around
- Public transport · Taxi · Car
- Vetted picks
- 28 places — 1 backed by 3+ independent sources
- Real coverage
- 6 vetted creator sources
AI insights
AI-written from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and the video stats on this page
Prioritize the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums for their automotive history, but avoid booking accommodation near the arenas in the NeckarPark district unless you are specifically attending a major event, as prices spike and public transport access is limited.
When visiting the Neues Schloss, do not expect open access; it functions as a government building, so check the official website well in advance for rare, mandatory-registration tour dates if you wish to see the interior.
Avoid standard cinemas if you want to enjoy a film, as most venues exclusively screen dubbed German versions; head to the Corso Cinema International in Vaihingen for original audio tracks.
Skip the chain restaurants on the main streets and seek out local institutions like Udo Snack for a burger or the legendary Brunnenwirt snack bar—located in the city's red light district—for a late-night currywurst.
Use the Stadtbahn and S-Bahn as your primary transit method, as the city's hilly, sparse layout makes driving and parking in the center both expensive and logistically frustrating.
How these 28 picks are sourced
8 of 28 are named by a second, independent source — Lonely Planet, Alice & Lucas Travel and Before You Go — and each card names its own. The remaining 20 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 6 creator videos, 2 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 21 of the 28 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
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Best time to go
Best window: April–October
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
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Getting around
By public transport
Stuttgart's public transportation system comprises two light rail system - the Stadtbahn (or U-Bahn) and Schnellbahn (S-Bahn), as well as a city bus system.
Taxi
Taxis in Stuttgart are relatively expensive. For €10, you will get only a very short ride (approx. 2-3 minutes or 1.5 km). With two or more people, sharing a taxi at night when regular public transportation has a gap can be a viable option.
By car
If you intend to drive by car inside Stuttgart, be aware that parking is expensive and space is limited. In the city center, parking garages usually cost between €3.00 and €4.50 per hour.
U-Bahn (Stadtbahn)
Stuttgart's Stadtbahn is a combination of suburban light rail, tramway/streetcar system and underground metro (subway). In the very centre of the city, the tracks run underground, and the overground sections run along city streets, partially grade-separated…
S-Bahn (Schnellbahn)
The Schnellbahn (or S-Bahn), literally meaning "fast railway", is a system of regional trains operated by the Deutsche Bahn for VVS.
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Schlossplatz
3 sources agreeAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 2 others
A central square dominated by the Versailles-inspired baroque Neues Schloss, hosting open-air concerts in summer and a Christmas market in winter.
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Neues Schloss
Worth itAlso recommended by Alice & Lucas Travel and 1 other
Schlossplatz 4· Moderate
The arguably most recognizable symbol of Stuttgart was constructed between 1746 and 1807 when the Duke of Württemberg, Carl Eugen, found the Altes Schloss and the erstwhile ducal residence in Ludwigsburg to be insufficiently…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Porsche Museum
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 1 other
A car-lover's dream, tracing the marque's entire racing and road-car history in a striking aluminium building.
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Altes Schloss
Worth itAlso recommended by Alice & Lucas Travel
Schillerplatz 6
Built as a fully-functional fortified castle at the turn of the 10th century, it grew together with Stuttgart as it rose from a small settlement to the capital of County, and later Duchy of…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Mercedes-Benz Museum
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A chronological spiral through the invention of the automobile itself, told through the Mercedes brand's own history.
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Schloss Solitude
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A 1763 hunting palace perched above the city, built for Duke Karl Eugen of Württemberg as a summer retreat.
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Königsbau
Single sourceKönigstraße 28
The Königsbau was erected 1856-1860 directly in front of the Neues Schloss as a multi-functional building to host commerce and special events, at the order of King Wilhem I (hence the name, which means…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Alte Kanzlei
Single sourceSchillerplatz 5 A
The construction of the mighty monument on the northeast side of the Schiller Square lasted three years from 1542 to 1544.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Schillerplatz
Single sourceNamed after the great poet Friedrich Schiller, whose statue stands in the middle of the square.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to do
The Stuttgart Ballet
Worth itAlso recommended by Alice & Lucas Travel
Watch and listen to the ballet company of the state theater Stuttgart.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Bohnenviertel
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A boho former workers' quarter of cobbled lanes and gabled houses, now home to idiosyncratic galleries and wine taverns.
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Zoo Wilhelma
Single sourceNeckartalstraße, Bad Cannstatt
Definitely a must for families. But watching monkeys and weird flowers in this old place can be fun for young adults, too. (Unless you feel pity for the locked up creatures.) Wilhelma is also…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Planetarium
Single sourceA fascinating astronomical journey, projected by optical hightech equipment: Carl Zeiss Planetarium. Almost all the shows conducted here are in German. You may have to check with the office for English show timings.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Wagenhallen
Single sourceInneren Nordbahnhof 1
Around 80 creative artists, architects, designers and musicians present their work in an old train depot and discarded train wagon.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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SI-Centrum
Single sourceThere are two musical theatres (Apollo-Theater and Stage Palladium Theater) in the hotel/conference/entertainment complex called the SI-Centrum (Stuttgart Musical Centre) in Möhringen close to the A8.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Corso Cinema International
Single sourceS-Bahn Vaihingen· Cheap
Most cinemas will run movies with synchronised German voice-over/dubbing and you will be unable to enjoy the movie unless you understand German.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to eat
Carls Brauhaus
Single sourceSchlossplatz
Opened in April 2014, the Carls Brauhaus serves decent Swabian cuisine.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Brunnenwirt
Single sourceLeonhardspl. 25
Very tasty food. Especially the schnitzel (very high quality meat and preparation). The ambiance simply iconic. Great for eating a currywurst in the cold at 11PM. Legendary snack bar in Stuttgart's red light district.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Vegi
Single sourceSteinstraße 13
the best falafel in Stuttgart. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans. Numerous sauces and options to choose from. Always fast and very friendly service. Seating is available in the snack bar and outside. Very friendly…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Udo Snack
Single sourceCalwer Str. 23
Of course McDonald's, Burger King and Subway are in town, too. If you want to try their locally renowned single shop competitor, go to Udo Snack in Calwer Straße.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Rudolfs Küche und Café
Single sourceRotebühlpl. 28
Half of the food is vegetarian/vegan. Various daily meals. By doing self-service you get your food faster. The concept at Rudolfs is very worthy of support.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Al Zain
Single sourceMarienstraße 18
Best shawarma. It is a decent Syrian restaurant and the food is very tasty.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Where to stay
Hilton Garden Inn Stuttgart NeckarPark
Single sourceCannstatt· Expensive
The Garden Inn is right between the Porsche and Mercedes-Benz arenas and mostly caters to the visitors of those venues. Prices tend to skyrocket during major events.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Dormero Hotel Stuttgart
Single sourceMöhringen· Expensive
The Dormero is a huge (over 450 rooms) 1980s-style tower hotel within the SI entertainment complex (cinema, musical theatre, casino, spa) in Moehringen, an outer district of Stuttgart close to the airport.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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ibis Budget Stuttgart City Nord
Single sourceFeuerbach, next to Maybachstraße U-Bahn and a few minutes walk from Pragsattel· Moderate
An older-style Etap hotel (blue fittings) that was not updated to the newer "green room" standard when rebranded as ibis Budget.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Campingplatz Cannstatter Wasen
Single sourceCannstatt· Cheap
The only camping ground in Stuttgart is between the Neckar River, the Cannstatter Wasen and the stadium. The rates may be higher when there are big events close by.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Youth hostel
Single source10-min walk from main station, or take the U15 to Eugensplatz (Jugendherberge)
/adult andfor internet +for breakfast,for a Youth Hostel card. They will charge you for shampoo and towel (cleaning fee separately.
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Alex30 Hostel
Single sourceMitte U-bahn: Olgaeck· Pricey
Central hostel with breakfast buffet. Youth Hostel card is not required to stay. WiFi; also a computer terminal at regular rates.
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Where to next
Nearby cities in Germany we’ve vetted too.
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- HeidelbergA ruined Renaissance castle overlooks Germany's oldest university town along the Neckar River.
- Black ForestDense pine forests around Triberg's waterfalls, the birthplace of the cuckoo clock and Black Forest cake.
- Rothenburg ob der TauberThe best-preserved medieval walled town on the Romantic Road, with an intact city wall walk.
- FrankfurtGermany's financial skyline rises over Sachsenhausen, the birthplace of apple wine and Goethe.
- NurembergA medieval imperial castle city that also hosted the WWII war crimes trials, told at the Documentation Center.
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