Welcome to Stuttgart!

The state capital Stuttgart, located in the heart of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, is the sixth largest city in Germany with almost 650 thousand inhabitants and therefore has a lot to offer.

The special feature of the city lies above all in its topographical location. By its locals affectionately called the “Kessel” (= basin/bowl/cauldron), the hills around Stuttgart stretch upwards and provide beautiful views on the valley from every direction. The city also has a lot to offer beyond the edge of the basin. Here is a brief overview:

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Inventive spirit

With its 22 colleges and renowned research institutes such as the Fraunhofer Institute and the Max Planck Institute, Stuttgart can proudly call itself a city of science. The city’s thirst for knowledge and inventive spirit go back many years. The most famous invention of the region is undoubtedly the automobile. To this day, the automotive industry is an important economic driver in the region. The exciting history behind it can be experienced interactively in the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum.

Creativity and culture

There is plenty to discover in the city for those interested in art and culture. Stuttgart offers a wide range of museums – from fine art in the State’s Gallery over interesting ethnology exhibitions in the Linden Museum to curiosities such as a pig museum, there is something for everyone. Stuttgart is also home to over 50 theater stages and the largest three-division house in Europe consisting of opera, ballet and theater.

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Nature on the doorstep

Stuttgart has a large number of well-kept parks, spacious vineyards and extensive green spaces that are attractive local recreation destinations. There are also large wooded areas for hiking. Nature is a precious commodity, especially in such a densley populated area. Plant lovers might enjoy a visit to the botanical and exotic gardens at Hohenheim Palace. The local Zoo “Wilhelma”, ranked in the top 5 of european zoos, has to offer a big variety of animal and plant species as well.

Wine and other enjoyments

Wine growing is more present in Stuttgart than in any other major German city. Right in the heart of the city, just a few meters from the main train station, the vines thrive on the sunny hills of the Nesenbach and Neckar valleys. The Stuttgart region delights visitors with its award-winning wines and long wine-growing history, wine festivals and wine taverns, wine museums and wine trails. Beer lovers will also get their money’s worth in the inner-city breweries with brewery tours and beer tastings. The historic market hall with a broad variety of culinary specialties is also worth a visit.

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Mineral water treasures

Stuttgart has been richly endowed by nature. This is particularly true of the mineral water treasure, which springs up to 44 million liters a day from underground. Stuttgart has the second largest mineral water reserves in Europe. 19 springs, 13 of which are recognized as medicinal springs, feed public drinking fountains and fill the pools of the three mineral and thermal baths in the Berg and Bad Cannstatt districts.

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