The Best Things to Do in Stuttgart, Germany, Stuttgart, Germany

I have to be honest, the only reason I heard of Stuttgart, Germany is because I found a nearby castle ( Hohenzollern Castle) that I wanted to visit, and Stuttgart was the closest big city.

I was even kind of nervous about visiting, because I wondered how many tourists ever actually visited Stuttgart. But I am so glad I did! The city is beautiful, and was one of my favorite places we visited in Germany! It is the perfect size for a city break, without being overwhelmingly huge (like Munich). Plus, there are so many amazing day trips nearby.

So here is your guide to plan a trip, with all the best things to do in Stuttgart, where to stay, and more!

Stuttgart is an incredibly beautiful city, full of rich history and unique architecture. It has a population of just over 600,000, which in my opinion is the perfect size city.

It is in southwestern Germany, making it easy to access from major cities like Munich and Frankfurt. Stuttgart is in the Baden-Württemberg region, and is a good base for nearby day trips in the area, like Heidelberg, the Black Forest, and Hohenzollern Castle.

The city is known as the “cradle of the automobile,” manufacturing several well-known automobile brands, like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).