Top Tourist Places To Visit in Stuttgart

• Overview STUTTGART is the capital of the Baden-Württemberg state and is located in the center of the populated southwestern of Germany. Stuttgart is an ideal starting point for excursions to the Black Forest, the Swabian Alb, the Lake of Constance, the Hohenloher Land as well as the neighboring countries of Austria, France and Switzerland. Stuttgart is a cosmopolitan area and it is one of the prominent and well-known German towns, particularly due to its cultural, administrative and huge economic importance. Situated amongst the rolling hills of Germany's premiere wine-growing region, Stuttgart is capital of the state of Baden-Wurttemberg in southwestern Germany. Dotted with beautiful historical buildings, impressive parks and fantastic art museums, this modern city is a good stopover for its undulating wine estates, annual beer festival, mineral spa culture and acclaimed ballet, opera and philharmonic companies. The city is the place where the motorbike and the four-wheeled automobile were invented, famous and prestigious brands as Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are produced there. One of the Stuttgart’s attractions is the Mercedes Benz museum that is one of the best visited museums. Charming olde worlde quarters like the Bohnenviertel (Bean District) with its sidewalk cafs and cobbled streets, meet the modern pedestrianised precincts of contemporary Stuttgart, boasting the latest in European mode such as Knigstrasse, one of the longest shopping areas in Germany. A big city with a small-town atmosphere, visitors will find the bustling art nouveau Market Hall transports them to former countrified years. Nowadays, this is where organic fruit and vegetables, aromatic cheeses and fresh fish from the North Sea can be found. However, a must for any visitor to this city is a trip to one of Stuttgart's reputed mineral baths, be it the modern and luxurious Mineralbad Cannstatt or the Mineral Bath Berg, exuding a wistful fifties charm. View the city from atop the Fernsehturm (Television Tower), a 712ft (217m) tower with an observation deck and restaurant at the pinnacle where on a clear day, you can see the Black Forest; head to Schlossplatz, a famous landmark and meeting place for locals and visitors, its green lawns littered with youths soaking up the summer sunshine or find your own sanctuary in the dappled shade of the 'Green U' park, a five mile (8km) natural haven in the city centre Stuttgart was chartered in the 13th cent and it became a residence of the counts of Wrttemberg, who made it their capital at the end of the 15th cent. After World War I it became famous for its numerous modern buildings with an innovative architecture. In World War II, the center of the city was almost totally destroyed although after 1945 many old buildings were restored. Stuttgart is a relaxing city, its wonderful environment including the black forest and lots of acres of vineyards which make it one of the greenest cities in Europe. The region's long wine-growing tradition is carefully documented in a museum. Even as visitors come in to land at Stuttgart International Airport, they will be impressed by a fascinating landscape consisting of mountains, woods, vineyards, gardens, meadows and fields.
• Best place to Visit Palace Square (Schlossplatz) ----- The symbolic heart of Stuttgart, the Schlossplatz or Palace Square, is a popular meeting point for locals and travellers alike, the beautifully baroque New Palace providing a majestic backdrop. Old and New State Gallery ------ Built between 1838 and 1843 under King Wilhelm I of Wuerttemberg, the Old State Gallery features a presitigous range of paintings, drawings, sculptures, watercolours and prints from the 14th to the 19th centuries, with Jerg Ratgeb, Canaletto, Memling and Rembrandt taking centre stage. Kunstmuseum Stuttgart ---- Centrally located, Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is a work of art in itself. Its modern cuboid design transforms from a glass hexahedron during the day to reveal a colourful skeletal interior when lit up at night. Wilhelma Zoo ------ Europe's only combined zoological and botanical garden, the Wilhelma Zoo never fails to leave a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of all who explore her confines. Porsche Museum ---- Just like their cars, the 'small but good' Porsche Museum in Stuttgart is a retrospective of more than 75 years of Porsche engineering and memorabilia
• Getting Around By Public Transport Public transport in Stuttgart is efficient and fast, the old tram system was replaced by the U-Bahn, the underground system. There is also the S-Bahn that helps to reach areas outside the city. The Railway system in Stuttgart is electric and connects Marienplatz in the centre of the city, with Degerloch on the suburbs. By Foot Many people like getting around the city by foot, the distances are not far and in order to cross the inner city you need only 25 minutes. You should cross the streets using the pedestrian crossing. Stuttgart is a safe city, so you can walk through the city at night without any fear. By Bicycle Unfortunately, Stuttgart is not recommended for bike lovers, there is lot of car traffic and bicycle paths are not well developed. The perfect places for biking are the forests in the outlying areas of the city like Neckar Valley or the Schnbuch.
• Climate Stuttgart's position at the centre of the European continent plays a major role in its summer and winter temperature extremes. Summers are warm with an an average temperature of 70°F (20°C), the hottest days falling in July and August. Winters last from December to March, the coldest month being January, with snow lasting for several days.
• Event & Fairs Stuttgart Christmas Market ---- One of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe, Stuttgart is transformed into a fairytale wonderland over the month of December, when heady aromas of vanilla and cinnamon permeate the air. More than 200 delightful stands display the wares of local tradesmen from Christmas decorations and toys to woodcuts and jewellery. On the Schlossplatz, in front of the New Palace, a romantic open-air skating rink in the middle of the city can be found. Combine this Christmas cheer and picture postcard scenery with some mulled wine, waffles, baked apples and grilled sausages and you've got one of the best Christmas markets ever. Stuttgart Wine Village Festival ---- Wine lovers should head to Stuttgart in the Baden-Wurttemberg region in Germany during fall for the annual Stuttgart Wine Village Festival. Celebrating local wine since 1974, Stuttgart is transformed into a festive village during the beginning of September with 120 wine stalls smattered across the market square, Schillerplatz and Kiurchstrabe. Pouring over 250 unique local wines from Riesling and Trollinger to Miller-Thurgau and Rulnder, the heart of Swabian culture can be found here. Festival goers can enjoy the animated dancing, singing and merrymaking, not to mention the mouth-watering Swabian specialities and other culinary delicacies. Cannstatter Beer Festival --- In terms of size, the Cannstatter Beer Festival in Stuttgart is second only to the Oktoberfest in Munich. Rows of beer lovers sing along to oompa band classics in large marquee tents, washing down their favourite golden liquid with tasty Swabian snacks. An exhilarating fairground is the setting with one of the world's biggest mobile Ferris wheels, reaching 198 feet (60m), as the backdrop. The celebration takes place over two weeks in the fall. Lookout for the symbolic 'fruit column', a colourful wooden pillar, strecthing 79 feet (24m) high and decorated with fruit, which has been an emblem of the Cannstatter Wasen for over a century.
• Eating out Stuttgart is a lively city with many restaurants, cafes and bars where you can try traditional food, and other international specialties. In the city, the Swabian specialties like sptzle noodles and maultaschen ravioli are the most famous dishes for tourists. Some traditional dishes are the Gaisburger Marsch, Laugenbrezeln, Lentils with sausages, Maultauschen, Stuttgart Wine and the Onion cake.
• Shopping he main shopping street in Stuttgart is Knigstrasse, there are many department stores that extend for over 1km; there are also brand names like Valentino, Cartier and Boss. You will find many other shops in the Bohnenviertel, the underground Klett-Passage and the new Knigsbaupassagen. Other popular place for shopping is Markthalle, a beautiful gem made in the Jugendstil style. There are sold many delicious fruit and fresh vegetables from the entire world, the aroma of the different spices is really pleasant. If you want to find leather goods and fine jewelry, the correct place is Calwer Strasse. Menawhile the Karlsplatz flea market is famous for its antiques, books and other collectables.
• Getting there By Plane The airport of Stuttgart is located in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, there are many airlines which serve direct flight connections between main European cities and Stuttgart. By Train As in many German cities, Stuttgart has an efficient rail system. The train station is located in the center of the city. There are around 27 daily trains run from Munich and 19 trains run from Frankfurt By Bus There are many long distance bus services into Stuttgart from other cities like London, Paris and Vienna.