Looking to explore the city of Stuttgart? Check out this post for 10 things to do in Stuttgart as a tourist!
Known as the capital of the Baden-Wurttemberg state, Stuttgart is a great city to explore in Germany due to its automobile history, architecture, and wine. Concerning its automobile history, Stuttgart is the birthplace of the automobile and it has two popular museums that are dedicated to the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Architecturally, Stuttgart has impressive structures like the TV Tower and the State Theatre. Lastly, concerning wine, the city itself is surrounded by vineyards, making it a great destination for wine lovers.
So, if you’re curious to see what the city of Stuttgart has to offer in terms of things to do, you’ve come to the right place. This post alone highlights some exciting things to do in Stuttgart so that you can explore the entire city.
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Visit the First Television Tower in the World
Known as the first TV tower in the world, Stuttgart’s TV Tower stands 271 meters tall as it towers over the city. As the first one, it’s the imitated prototype for many other television towers around the world, and from the top you can enjoy a unique view of Stuttgart, the Black Forest, and the Swabian Alps.
Therefore, I highly recommend reserving your tickets for the tower in advance! Each ticket purchased includes access to the observation deck as well as the panorama café.
Immerse Yourself in Stuttgart’s Iconic Marketplace
The Stuttgart Market Hall is an indoor marketplace that has a great selection of local and international food. The vendors at the market serve everything with high quality freshness and variety, leaving you with fine goods to take home. These goods include but are not limited to produce, cheese, fresh meat, bread and pastries, international spices, and delicacies from around the world.
Therefore, if you’re looking to immerse yourself in Stuttgart’s iconic marketplace, I highly recommend doing a tour! You’ll be able to listen to stories about the market and its history on the tour as well as enjoy a glass of prosecco in the market hall cellar.
Experience Automotive History at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Known as a popular automobile museum in Stuttgart, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is a museum that covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz and the brands associated with it. Some brands associated with Mercedes-Benz include the Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, etc.
Therefore, if you’re interested in experiencing some automotive history at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, I highly recommend reserving your ticket in advance. The ticket itself even includes a free audioguide in 8 different languages.
Go Behind the Scenes at the MHP Arena
The MHP Arena is an indoor sporting arena in Stuttgart home to the Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart. Many people visit the arena to watch the VfB Stuttgart’s games or attend concerts. In terms of concerts, they’ve had Ed Sheeran play there and Pink.
Therefore, I highly recommend booking a guided tour if you want to go behind the scenes at the MHP Arena. The tour includes a 10% discount at the VfB Fan Center as well as the opportunity to find out everything you need to know about the arena.
Rent a Canoe on the Neckar River
Stuttgart’s section of the Neckar River is another great place you can visit while you’re in the city. Many people visit the river to paddle through nature with their friends, family, and partners, making it a fun experience for everyone.
So, if enjoying stunning views of natural and urban landscapes on the Neckar River intrigues you, I highly recommend renting a canoe. You can get one at the Riverhouse in Stuttgart Münster for two hours and the activity even includes a paddle and a life jacket for free.
Sip on Regional Wine at the Stuttgart Wine Museum
The Stuttgart Wine Museum is a museum located in the Uhlbach part of Stuttgart that displays exhibits from 2000 years of wine-growing history. Many people visit the museum to taste a variety of regional wines and to learn more about the viticulture in the region.
So, if you’re a lover of wine, I highly recommend doing this activity to learn more about Stuttgart’s viticulture. The activity includes a small snack of salami, olives, cheese, and bread with your wine, making it an excellent activity to do before a night out.
Climb the Many Steps of Stuttgart
Known as the many stairways of Stuttgart, Stäffele is the local term for ‘stairs’ and there are about 400 to 600 of them in the city. The stairs were originally built to provide access to vineyards in Stuttgart’s valley basin but now tourists walk the steps to catch breathtaking views of the city.
So, if you’re interested in learning about the history behind Stuttgart’s Stäffele, I highly recommend doing a guided tour. You can choose from up to 4 different tours: North, East, South, or West, giving you a huge value for your money.
Walk Through the Bean District
Known as one of the oldest parts of Stuttgart, the Bean District is a neighborhood in the city that was home to Stuttgart’s poorer population in the 16th century. The name of the district itself comes from the diet of the population that used to live there since beans were such a staple there. Now, the district since then has been renovated and many tourists visit it for its original charm.
So, if you’re looking to get a taste of the local cuisine in Stuttgart, I highly recommend doing a walking tour of the Bean District. You’ll get an authentic taste of Swabian cuisine while you’re there as well as some instagrammable photos as you pass by historic buildings and characteristic courtyards.
Explore the Old Town of Bad Cannstatt
Known as the most populous borough, Bad Cannstatt is a charming old town with half-timbered houses on narrow cobbled streets. Many tourists visit the area for its local delicacies as well as for the 17-day beer festival called Cannstatter Volksfest.
So, if you’re interested in trying some Hefezopf (braided bread) or Maultaschen (pasta squares filled with meat or cheese), I highly recommend doing a culinary tour through the area. One tour meets at the Parkplatz des Restaurants Schreinerei Ecke Zaisgasse/Überkinger Straße and it includes a stop at the city church and the Cannstatt Wells.
Discover the Unique Fun of Curling
Curling or Eisstockschiessen in Germany is a game played on the ice in the winter in which a curling stick is thrown on a track. The purpose is to get the curling stick in its target to have the upper hand in regard to your opponent. The team with the most curling sticks near the target wins so it’s important to have a good throwing arm.
So, if you’re interested in discovering the unique fun of curling, I highly recommend doing a guided tour of it in Stuttgart. It’ll help you get into the team spirit of the sport and your guide will lead you throughout the entire game.
Overall, I hope you enjoyed this post on things to do in Stuttgart! Please let me know in the comments below what are some things you would like to do once you’re in the beloved city. I would love to hear from you! 🙂
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