The Stuttgart Region
Inventive, sophisticated, relaxing and enticing at the same time
In the Stuttgart Region nature goes hand in hand with technology, and tradition with innovation. Its architecture is both Baroque and ultramodern. It spans the diversity of the pulsating economic metropolis and a wealth of culture on the highest level. And all of this is to be found amidst idyllic, topographically appealing scenery.
The Heart of the City
Palace Square - the City's Heartbeat
Stuttgart's Palace Square is the vibrant heart of the city, but at the same time it's a place to linger, within easy walking distance of many of the city's attractions. Palace Square is therefore Stuttgart's hub and an integral part of any stroll through town.
At a Glance: Stuttgart Facts
The main information on the state capital of Baden-Württemberg
StuttCard - the Discovery Ticket
One card many advantages
Explore the Stuttgart Region with the discovery ticket. The voucher booklet offers many benefits and free admission to numerous attractions from 23 selected partners.
Bus and Train Travel Inclusive
Added value for overnight visitors: Travel ticket for free
The family-friendly package "Rooms with bus and train travel inclusive" gives unlimited travel on the whole of the regional transport network when rooms are booked through Stuttgart-Marketing at one of the partner hotels.
Wine, Wine Growers and Wine Festivals
The Stuttgart Region has a long tradition of viniculture
Mention wine in Stuttgart and you're talking in superlatives: local vintners are regularly awarded prizes for their wines.
The 167th Stuttgart Beer Festival
Stuttgart's harvest thanksgiving festival is one of the biggest in the world
From 28th September to 14th October 2012 the Cannstatter Wasen, the 37-hectare festival site on the banks of the Neckar, will once again be the scene of intercultural encounters. For 17 days visitors from many different nations and generations will laugh, sing and make merry there in an exuberant atmosphere.
Festivities in the Stuttgart Region
From the "Hocketse" to the Chocolate Festival
There's always a good excuse for a celebration, which is why countless events of this kind are to be found all over the Stuttgart Region throughout the year: from the sociable "Hocketse" (an informal get-together) to the Masked Fair, the Cabbage Festival and the Chocolate Market.
Stuttgart invites you to visit its great festivals
Big festivals and the picturesque Christmas Market are traditionally held in the state capital, and every year visitors from all over the world come to join in the fun.
The Automobile Region of Stuttgart
Tracing History
The Stuttgart Region has made an impact. In 1883 Gottlieb Daimler developed the first fast-running, light engine for universal use, thereby laying an important cornerstone for the evolution of the automobile. Still today many museums and events recall the Stuttgart Region's automotive history.
The Porsche-Museum
The History of the Stuttgart Sports Car Manufacturers
"Those who are lucky enough to build a business out of a dream owe it to the world to be the keeper of such dreams." One might say that this quotation from Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche was the first foundation stone of the Porsche Museum - or at least of the notion.
Follow the Star
The Mercedes-Benz Museum
The Mercedes-Benz Museum is the only one in the world to document the complete 126-year history of the automobile industry from Day One to the present day.
The Weissenhof Estate and the Weissenhof Museum
The Weissenhofsiedlung is one of the most significant landmarks left by the movement known as "Neues Bauen" (New Building)
Stuttgart Museum of Art
The Cube attracts visitors with Michel Majerus, "Rasterfahndung" and Otto Dix
Stuttgart Museum of Art is a work of art in its own right. At night the glass cube sets the stone core of its interior aglow, also bathing Palace Square in its radiance.
Stuttgart State Gallery
Highlights in the schedule of events in 2012 are the exhibitions "Turner - Monet - Twombly" and "Mythos Atelier"
Stuttgart State Gallery is one of Germany\s foremost art museums, presenting works of art from seven centuries. Top-calibre temporary displays will round off the 2012 exhibition programme.
