Why Stuttgart?
Germany's Motor City
Stuttgart is located in Germany's Southwest. It is the capital of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg and has a population of close to 600,000. This makes Stuttgart Germany's sixth largest city.
Entrepreneurial Stuttgart is considered the “cradle of the automobile”. This is where in 1885 Gottlieb Daimler invented the automobile in a small workshop. The history of the automobile comes alive in the Mercedes-Benz Museum, with 440,000 visits per year the most visited museum in Stuttgart. Both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are produced in the Stuttgart region, the heart of Germany's automotive industry.
THINGS TO DO IN STUTTGART
My favorite things to do in Stuttgart
Chill out at Feuersee
If you like to hang out with a friends, grab a coffee to go and/or something to eat and sit on one of the benches next to the Feuersee and hang out.
Address:
Feuerseeplatz, 70176
What I like about it
Surrounded by cafes to grab a coffee and or ice cream, so you can enjoy the summer days.
Visit the Wilhelma Zoo
Diverse animal and marine life on display amid botanical gardens, with natural habitats and conservation programs.
Address:
Wilhelma 13, 70376
What I like about it
Lots of animals and plants to see, this is a must see when you are travelling with children to Stuttgart.
Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum
The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart takes you on a journey through automotive history - in the footsteps of Gottlieb Daimler, Carl Benz & Co.
Address:
Mercedesstraße 100, 70372
What I like about it
This museum is not only for car fanatics, it's full with historic facts.