Stuttgart offers a variety of different tours and sightseeing opportunities. We have compiled a list of educational and leisurely activities, tours, and sights you may choose to visit during your stay in Stuttgart.
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Fernsehturm Stuttgart
The Fernsehturm or TV tower is situated in one of the quieter neighbourhoods of Stuttgart. This attraction offers a cool observation deck at an immense height with the best panorama views of Stuttgart. If these sweeping city views are not enough for you, there’s also a small café at the top for you to enjoy a cup of coffee along with the views! Entry tickets are €10.50 for adults and €5.50 for children between the ages of 6–15 years. For groups, there are concessions. Click here for more information! |
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Wilhelma Zoo
Wilhelma is a zoological-botanical garden in the northern part of Stuttgart. Formerly a royal park, it is situated on the grounds of a historic castle, and it is hence surrounded by Moorish-style buildings. The zoo has an area of around 30 hectares and houses around 1200 animals. This may sound intimidating, but you can visit all the highlights with an easy stroll! Entry tickets are €20 for adults and €13 for students (ages 18+) and €8 for children (ages 6-17). For groups of more than 15 people, there are reduced fees of €17 for adults, €11 for students (18+), and €6.50 for children (ages 6-17). Click here for more information! |
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Cannstatter Frühlingsfest
Europe's largest spring festival invites you to Stuttgart. Enjoy the festivities from the 22nd of April - 14th of May 2023. The Frühlingsfest holds over twenty rides, four large beer tents, snack bars, beer gardens, and market stalls. Entrance to the Cannstatter Frühlingsfest is free of charge, however, rides, food, and drinks are paid separately. Click here for more information! |
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Mercedes-Benz Museum
The Mercedes-Benz Museum is a highlight in Stuttgart, and not just for car enthusiasts. Boasting nine levels and covering a floor space of 16,500 square meters, the museum has over 1500 exhibits and around 160 vehicles. The museum also presents more than 130 years of automobile history, all in a single continuous timeline. Definitely a must-see for every tourist in Stuttgart! General ticket fees are €12 for adults and for groups the price ranges from €4-8 per person depending on the number of people and the age. Click here for more information! |
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Porsche Museum
The Porsche Museum is located in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart, close to the Porscheplatz S-bahn station. The museum holds exhibits tracing Porsche’s history with vehicles from the early 20th century to the present. It also has a futuristic outlook and provides information on Porsche’s engineering and marketing concepts. A must-see for car enthusiasts and a good visit for all! Tickets are €10 for adults, €5 for students, and free admission for children under the age of 14. Group tickets of more than 10 people cost €8 per person. If you make your visit after 17:00 (5 pm), there is a reduced fee of €5 for adults and €3 for students. Click here for more information! |
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Schlossplatz, Schlossgarten and Königstraße
Schlossplatz, or Palace Square, is Stuttgart’s central square. Flanked by historic buildings and shopping streets all around, this is the busiest place in Stuttgart. It has the best food, the best stores and the best atmosphere in the city! Walk a little farther away from the square and you come to the Schlossgarten. Take your time to relax here and enjoy nature’s creation. |
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Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg
The Ludwigsburg Residential Palace is one of the largest Baroque buildings in Europe. Situated in Ludwigsburg, around 12 km from Stuttgart, this palatial complex blends three quite different architectural styles: Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassicism. The variety of museums and exhibitions make it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Germany. Don’t forget to visit the adjoining gardens that surround the palace on three sides. Tickets are €9 for adults €4.50 for students and group (of more than 20) tickets cost €8.10 per person. This does not include the separate exhibits, only the palace and the gardens. Upon request, you can also book a private tour with a guide to show you around the palace. Click here for more information! |
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Stuttgart City Tour
Enjoy an exciting round trip around Stuttgart in a comfortable double-decker bus. You can choose from two routes which will take you to Stuttgart's main attractions. Select either the green and the blue route, or simply combine both. Discover Stuttgart through this hop-on hop-off bus tour, with further information about Stuttgart through an audio guide on the bus. Departures directly from the tourist office, Königstraße 1A. Click here for more information! |
