Location: Stuttgart
Top Things to do in Stuttgart
What to do and see in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg: The Best Things to do
Surrounded by one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions, Stuttgart beckons cultural junkies with its acclaimed ballet, opera and philharmonic, while auto fans get revved up over the Mercedes Benz Museum. There's more green space than urban sprawl in the festival-friendly city, home to Europe's largest zoo and botanic garden combo, the Wilhelma. The WÂrttembergisches Landesmuseum, in one of the city's oldest structures, traces area history from the Stone Age. Buses or subway provide handy transport.
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1. Mercedes-Benz Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8,161 reviews
The Museum celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886: it relates its history and tells its stories, bringing both alive by placing them in the context of technology, day-to-day life, social history and popular culture. More than 160 vehicles of all types are the main protagonists. They range from some of the oldest automobiles ever built to legendary racing cars and futuristic research vehicles. Together with other exhibits, they form the centrepiece of the permanent exhibition covering a total of 16,500 square metres in twelve rooms. This unparalleled world can be discovered on two tours that follow a 'Legend' and 'Collection' narrative.
Reviewed By swiftblink - Gartringen, Germany
A mazing museum of automotive history, brilliantly laid out in a logical fashion with very good information relating to world history as you start from the top at the beginning and work your way down to the present at the bottom. Lots to see and some great photo opportunities. Take plenty of time. 2hours at least. The shop at the end of museum is good but a bit pricey. And we were lucky, in front of museum was a classic car meeting that day. Many american muscle cars to see.
2. Staatsgalerie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
With its rich collection of masterworks dating from the fourteenth century to the present, the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is among Germany’s most popular museums. Both its impressive museum complex and its holdings mirror the link between tradition and modernity. The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart presents its superb collection on some 9,000 square metres of exhibition space offered by the old building of 1843, the famous post-modern Stirling Building, and the Steib Halls constructed in 2002. Among the prominent holdings are the approximately 400,000 works belonging to the Department of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, Early Swabian panel painting and outstanding examples of nineteenth-century Swabian Neoclassicism. The chief emphasis of the museum collection is undoubtedly the Classical Modern period with art spanning the years from 1900 to 1980. Special highlights here are Oskar Schlemmer’s Figurines for the Triadic Ballet of the early 1920s, Henri Matisse’s famous Backs (1909-‒30), numerous works by Picasso including the sculptural group The Bathers (1956), and the Joseph Beuys room installed by the artist himself.
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
A large collection of paintings and sculptures - among which there are certainly several great masterpieces - even for ordinary art lovers. But not only that. The Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, by architect James Stirling, is a masterpiece of postmodern architecture all over Germany. The construction alone is worth a visit. The water feature in front of the building with its green, curved windows, the exterior and interior architecture, as well as the large, round courtyard. Centrally located and easily accessible. Definitely worth a visit - for adults! Probably less suitable for children and adolescents. There are always special exhibitions. Can be visited well in every season.
3. Porsche Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,600 reviews
Reviewed By nilesbutton - Bristol, United Kingdom
if you love cars, this is the museum for you! I wish I could drive every car here. Iconic design Porsche is the most pure sports car ever in the history of cars! old too new, they have everything on display and the design of the museum itself is a testament to Porsche and its purity in the car world.
4. Palace Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,645 reviews
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
The square, in the middle of Stuttgart's center, divides Stuttgart's pedestrian zone with all its shops, restaurants and cafés. In addition to leisurely walks and shopping, a place for a short break. Beautifully laid out with the green areas, fountains, music pavilion ... the new castle and the old castle ... special events such as open-air concerts or live broadcasts take place again and again. Not to be overlooked or avoided, is in the pedestrian zone with many sights around it, or nearby - and definetly worth to visit
5. Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,260 reviews
Reviewed By tracyg963 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I truly enjoyed the well cared for animals and the cages were clean, the animals looked healthy and in a stress free environment. The zoo had a meandering sense and was a relaxing and enjoyable outing. The botanical gardens were a highlight and the paths thru the park to see all the different animals and gardens very enjoyable. Very good time for all ages and places to stop and picnic or take a break to enjoy food or ice cream. Recommend getting a ticket on line the park has a certain amount they let in otherwise they ask you to come back after 3pm. Parking was 5 euros but the metro stop is right near the entrance and with all the construction in that area is a good option.
6. Neckar Park
7. Hohenpark Killesberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By 187AnnH
the number 43 bus to Killensburg its stops at the bus stop , there is the most fantatic park and its Free , theres Aldi near by to buy all your picnic things for the Park . its great for kids animals play areas and cafes , the Added Bonus is the outdoor swimming pool that Four euros pp . if you forget your Towel you can Hire one for 3 euros .
8. Public Library Stuttgart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By pauln518 - Plaistow, United States
This public library is great, self-guided tour. Starting on the top floor and find the passage to the roof where you can see a great view of the city. Working your way down to the bottom floor it is evident that this library is a real helpful place to belong to (if you're a resident of Stuttgart). bring a camera
9. Stuttgart Christmas Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
For nearly a month leading up to Christmas, the Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt welcomes over 3 million visitors to shop for wood toys, figurines, and antiques and warm their bellies with mulled wine and fresh gingerbread. Little ones scoot about Children's Fairyland, riding the steam train, designing their own candles, and snacking on chocolate-covered fruit. The market's nativity scene features live lambs, sheep, donkeys, and a goat, and crowds gather for daily concerts performed by choirs and music groups from the Stuttgart region. A tradition dating back over 300 years, the Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt stands as one of Europe's oldest and most lively Christmas markets.
Reviewed By betty-george - Athens, Greece
It’s always beautiful place to go somewhere to love the Christmas spirit..I enjoy the food and the hot wine... for my kind all it’s fantastic.. to see all the town so nice ...I go again if I have time...you must to visit this town...it’s beautiful...in Christmas...!!!
10. Fernsehturm Stuttgart
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,152 reviews
The world's very first television tower is to be found in Stuttgart. For more than 60 years now the 217-metre-high tower has defied wind and weather. When building commenced, many of Stuttgart's inhabitants were doubtful as to whether the first ever tower to be constructed from reinforced concrete would hold. After a construction period lasting 20 months, the Stuttgart Television Tower was inaugurated on 5th February 1956. It became a prototype that was imitated and refined all over the world – from Frankfurt and Dortmund to Johannesburg and Wuhan in China.
Reviewed By retep2015 - Cheshire, United Kingdom
Brilliant views of Stuttgart and the surrounding area, plus a very nice cafe in the top of the tower with fabulous window tables to enjoy the view from. Hadn't realised before going that the top of the tower is outside, with two levels, and then you can come down to the warmth of the cafe to view from inside.
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