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: