- The Mercedes-Benz Museum is a must for car lovers (and history buffs)—it's huge.
- The Porsche Museum is sleeker and faster—great for racing fans.
- Wilhelma is one of the largest zoos and botanical gardens in Europe.
- Schlossplatz is the grand main square with palaces and fountains.
- Walk through the vineyards right in the city (e.g., near the Sepulchral Chapel).
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When to go: Spring or Autumn
Spring (Frühlingsfest) and Autumn (Cannstatter Volksfest - the beer festival) are best.
Summer is warm. Winter has markets.
- Autumn: Beer Fest.
- Spring: Flowers.
- Summer: Vineyards.
Getting there: S-Bahn
Stuttgart Airport (STR) is connected by S-Bahn (S2/S3) to the main station (25 mins).
Trains (ICE) connect to Munich and Frankfurt.
- S-Bahn: Fast.
- Train: ICE hub.
- Car: Traffic jams.
Where to stay: Mitte
Stay in Stuttgart-Mitte (Center) near Koenigstrasse.
Bad Cannstatt is good for the museums and festivals.
- Mitte: Shopping.
- Cannstatt: Cars/Beer.
- West: Hipster.
What to see: Cars and Palaces
Mercedes and Porsche Museums. Schlossplatz. TV Tower (Fernsehturm) for views.
Library (Stadtbibliothek) is an architectural gem.
- Mercedes: History.
- Porsche: Speed.
- Library: Design.
- TV Tower: First one.
Food: Maultaschen
Swabian food is great. Maultaschen (meat ravioli), Spätzle (noodles), and Rostbraten (steak).
Pretzels are a snack. Local wine (Trollinger) is popular.
- Maultaschen: Ravioli.
- Spätzle: Noodles.
- Pretzel: Brezel.
- Wine: Local red.
Getting around: U-Bahn
The U-Bahn (light rail) and S-Bahn cover everything. It's hilly, so take the 'Zacke' (rack railway).
Traffic is notoriously bad.
- U-Bahn: Yellow.
- Zacke: Rack rail.
- Car: Avoid.
Budget: Moderate
Business city prices. Hotels can be high during fairs.
Museums are worth the price.
- Hotels: Variable.
- Food: Fair.
- Museums: Ticketed.
1 Day in Stuttgart
Morning: Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Lunch: Maultaschen in a Weinstube.
Afternoon: Schlossplatz. Library. Walk up to Eugensplatz for the view.
Evening: Dinner in the vineyards or beer garden.
- Morning: Cars.
- Lunch: Swabian.
- Afternoon: Center.
- Evening: Wine.
FAQ
Mercedes or Porsche?
Mercedes is bigger and about history. Porsche is about racing and design. Both if you can.
Is the beer festival good?
Yes, Cannstatter Volksfest is huge (second only to Oktoberfest) and less touristy.
Is it hilly?
Yes, lots of stairs ('Stäffele') connecting neighborhoods.