I called Stuttgart home for six years and absolutely loved living there. We spent a lot of our free time exploring the Stuttgart area and over the years I learned the best and unique things to do.
Stuttgart is the sixth-largest city in Germany with a population of over , but over two million when you include the larger metropolitan area. Stuttgart is the home of Mercedes and Porsche. There are trails everywhere in the city and they connect to neighboring towns nearby. Germany has fantastic public transportation, and Stuttgart is no exception. The S-Bahn is the city train that will take you from town to town.
Within Stuttgart the main stops are Feuersee, Stadmitte, and Hauptbahnhof the main station. Within the city is the U-Bahn that has many stops as well as a robust bus network. With the U-Bahn, you can easily get anywhere in the city quickly. This article provides 28 of the best things to see and do in this city. Whether you just moved here or just have a few days to explore, this list offers plenty of options to keep you busy.
NOTE: Unlike other articles, this post highlights things to do in the city and not the surrounding areas. If you want ideas of things to do nearby, check out my 2 or 3 day Stuttgart Itinerary and my weekend trip ideas from Stuttgart. Schlossplatz, or palace square, is in the center of the city and is the perfect place to start exploring. Surrounding the square are restaurants and many historical buildings including the New Palace.
On a hot sunny day, people can be seen lounging on the grassy areas or cooling off in one of the large chlorinated fountains. In the winter Schlossplatz is surrounded by Christmas music, hot mulled wine, and Christmas stalls. In the city added a large Ferris wheel at Schlossplatz which is now added around the Christmas Market season each year. Known as the shopping mile, it is the longest pedestrian shopping street in Germany.
