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Stuttgart The guide was updated: 2023-10-27

Magnificent panorama and splendid architecture, cultural diversity and traditional festivals - Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, delights its visitors. Due to the numerous green strips, parks, woods and historic buildings, some people take Stuttgart for the "paradise of Swabia". Highlights include the famous State Theatre, the large State Gallery, the Museum of Natural History and the Weißenhof estate.

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Population:	626,275
Currency:	Euro (EUR) €1 = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	Police: 110 Fire brigade and Ambulance: 112
Newspapers:	Stuttgarter Zeitung (German) The Local Germany
Website:	www.stuttgart-tourist.de/en
Opening hours:	Shops in Stuttgart are usually open Mon-Sat from 10am-7/8pm. Shops are generally closed on Sundays except for gas stations.
Tourist information:	"i-Punkt" Tourist Information Königstrasse 1A, Stuttgart Phone: +49 711 22280 E-Mail: i-punkt@stuttgart-tourist.de Tourist Information Center Stuttgart Airport, Terminal 3, Stuttgart Phone: +49 711 22280 E-Mail: welcome@stuttgart-tourist.de

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Whether it's culture or relaxation, shopping fun or musical theatre - there's lots to do and see in Stuttgart. Discover over 125 years of automobile history at the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Porsche Museum, enjoy the world-famous Stuttgart ballet, celebrate at Stuttgart's beer festival or soak up the unique atmosphere of the Christmas market. Chapels and palaces to visit can be found all around the city, and do not forget to spot one of the wine yards just outside the city. After a long day of sightseeing, you might want to relax in the mineral spas or just finish the evening with a nice glass of wine or a pint of beer.

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Mercedes-Benz Museum

The Mercedes-Benz Museum is one of Stuttgart’s main tourist magnets. On its nine floors there are about 160 historic and brand new vehicles displayed, ranging from the world’s first automobiles to the noble Luxuskarossen. The extraordinary and award-winning architecture in the form of a double helix is certainly an attraction itself.

Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History

Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History

Tucked away in the Royal Gardens you can find a 19th-century palace now housing the Natural History Museum of Stuttgart. Come here and discover the evolution of living beings from prehistory to nowadays. The museum’s centrepiece is a 13 metre-long pollack whale.

SI-Centrum

SI-Centrum

The SI-Centrum is an entertainment venue with two theatres hosting musicals, a cinema, a casino and a spa. Of course, there are also several restaurants, bars and cafes.

Porsche Museum

Porsche Museum

The Porsche Museum is a unique place to learn more about the world-famous, iconic car. In the exhibition, which covers an area of 5600 square metres, you'll find about 80 vehicles and 200 smaller items on display. The museum is housed in a futuristic building designed by the Viennese architects Delugan Meissl.

Sepulchral Chapel Württemberg

Sepulchral Chapel Württemberg

The Sepulchral Chapel (Grabkapelle) was erected by King Wilhelm I in loving memory of his deceased wife. This monument of Swabian classicism was built from 1820 to 1824 by court building master Giovanni Salucci. Located on Württemberg Hill, the chapel is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and has one of the most beautiful viewing points of Stuttgart.

Stuttgart Museum of Art

Stuttgart Museum of Art

From 2005, the Stuttgart Museum of Art (Kunstmuseum Stuttgart) houses contemporary and modern art on an exhibition area of 5000 square metres. The building itself is a piece of art and at night the stone core of the glass cube glows. Other attractions are the museum's outstanding Otto Dix collection with around 250 of his works and the central section dedicated to abstract art.

Linden Museum

Linden Museum

The whole world under one roof: The Linden Museum is among Europe's leading museums of ethnology. Here you can discover foreign cultures and learn about art and civilisation history of other countries through objects collected from all over the world.

Wilhelma

Wilhelma

Stuttgart's unique zoological-botanical garden Wilhelma houses more than 1000 species of animals and about 8,500 species of plants. The complex includes an aquarium, an insectarium, an Amazon House, a big collection of orchids and much more. It was built as a Moorish garden for King Wilhelm I of Württemberg from 1842 to 1853.

Stuttgart State Gallery

Stuttgart State Gallery

The Stuttgart State Gallery is one of Germany's foremost art museums, presenting works of art from eight centuries an temporary exhibitions on an area of 9000 square metres. The colourful post-modern expansion was designed by star architect James Stirling and houses a modern art collection from painters of the 20th century.

Württemberg State Museum

Württemberg State Museum

The Württemberg State Museum is a historical museum where you can learn more about the region and its past. It is located in the Old Castle overlooking Schillerplatz and has celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012.

Mineral spas

Mineral spas

19 springs in the district of Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt produce 220 million litres of mineral water a day. In Europe, only Budapest has larger mineral water resources. Have a relaxing break and enjoy this natural asset in one of the most poular spas of Stuttgart: Das Leuze Mineralbad.

Weissenhof Estate and Le Corbusier's House

Weissenhof Estate and Le Corbusier's House

This residential estate is a fine example of Modernist housing. It was built in 1927 under the supervision of Mies van der Rohe and 17 European architects worked on the project, including Le Corbusier. One of the buildings he designed is now a museum attracting architecture lovers from all over the world.

TV tower

TV tower

After 20 months of construction time, the television tower in Stuttgart began to work on 5 February 1956. Since then, it has been an architectural model for television towers worldwide. It reaches an impressive height of 216.61 metres, which means from the top of this landmark you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.

State Theatre Stuttgart

State Theatre Stuttgart

Opera, ballet and theatre performances all await you at the "Staatstheater Stuttgart". Its two main beautiful buildings, the Opernhaus and the Schauspielhaus, host shows almost every day of the year. Check the theatre's website to discover what's on and broaden your cultural experience in Stuttgart.

Palace Square

Palace Square

The Palace Square in the heart of the city is surrounded by historic buildings and modern architecture at the same time. With the Old and the New Palace on one side and the unique art museum on the other, there's lots to see in this area. Königstraße, Germany's longest shopping precinct, conveniently passes through the "Schlossplatz", as the locals call it. During the summer months, the Palace Square becomes a popular meeting point. You can decide to grab a coffee with a view in one of the surrounding cafés or just relax on the grass and watch the people pass by.

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