Capital of Baden-Württemberg and the car city where Mercedes-Benz and Porsche were born, set in a valley ringed by vineyard-covered hills; known for pop-up winemaker taverns called Besen and Swabian food like Maultaschen.
Harvest season, with the beer festival and Besen wine taverns. source
Weather: May–October is best, with the Cannstatter Volksfest beer festival in September–October and a Christmas market from late November. source
Times to avoid: Besen taverns open at most four months a year — check which are open before you go. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz Museum More than 130 years of car history along a double-helix gallery. source
Besen wine taverns Winemakers’ pop-up taverns pouring their own wine with Swabian home cooking. source
Maultaschen Large Swabian pasta pockets of meat and spinach, served across town. source
Where to stay in Stuttgart
City centre (around Königstraße)
A walk to the main station, shopping street and Schlossplatz.
Bad Cannstatt
Near the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the autumn beer-festival grounds.
What to eat in Stuttgart
Maultaschen — Swabian pasta pockets filled with meat and spinach
Käsespätzle — Egg noodles with grated cheese and fried onions
Laugenbrezel — Lye-dipped Swabian pretzel
Stuttgart tips and things to watch out for
Stuttgart travel tips
Airport to city: S-Bahn S2/S3 run every 15 minutes to the main station in about 27 minutes; zone-1 singles are about 5% cheaper as mobile tickets. source
Good to know in Germany
Some shops and restaurants in Germany still do not accept cards, so carry some cash. source
In Germany, return empty drink containers marked with a Pfand deposit to an eligible collection point for a refund. source
No gates, but tickets are checked; unvalidated tickets are fined. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Stuttgart are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Germany.
Stuttgart attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Mercedes-Benz Museum (Adult): €16.00 · child €8.00