Discovery Region

The most important places of interest, cultural highlights and favourite destinations: We've listed several 'must-sees' for a visit to Stuttgart as the perfect enhancement for a business trip.

In the year 2018 Stuttgart was elected Germany's Capital of Culture for the fourth time running. The study examined supply and demand with regard to theatres, operas and cinemas, libraries, museums and other cultural offers. Around 30 cultural institutions in Stuttgart can be booked for corporate and other events.

TOP Places of Interest

The Wurttemberg State Theatres, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

The Wurttem­berg State Theatres

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Mercedes-Benz Museum Stuttgart, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH

Mer­cedes-Benz Mu­seum

Stuttgart

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Stuttgart State Gallery, © SMG

Staats­galer­ie Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Magnolias in the Zoological-Botanical Garden, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Wil­helma

Stuttgart

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Mar­ket Hall Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Stuttgart Art Museum, © SMG, Werner Dieterich

Kun­st­mu­seum Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Sepulchral chapel on Württemberg hill, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, wpsteinheisser

Sepulchral chapel Württem­berg

Stuttgart

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Ludwigsburg Residential Palace, © Tourismus & Events Ludwigsburg

Res­id­en­z­schloss Lud­wigs­burg

Ludwigsburg

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Palace Square Stuttgart, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Werner Dieterich

Schlossplatz Stut­tgart (Palace Square)

Stuttgart

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Gottlieb Daimler Memorial Center Stuttgart, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH Achim Mende

Got­tlieb Daimler Me­mori­al Site

Stuttgart

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Old Castle, © Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Old Castle (Altes Schloss)

Stuttgart

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Weissenhofmuseum, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, wpsteinheisser

Weis­sen­hof Es­tate with Weis­sen­hof Mu­seum

Stuttgart

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StadtPalais - Museum for Stuttgart, © @ die arge lola / Kai Loges + Andreas Langen

StadtPal­ais – Mu­seum für Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Mu­seum Ritter and Chocol­ate Ex­hib­i­tion

Waldenbuch

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SWR Television Tower Stuttgart, © SWR Media Services GmbH / Achim Mende

Fernse­hturm Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Solitude Palace, © SMG Thomas Niedermüller

Solitude Palace

Stuttgart

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New Stuttgart Palace, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH Julian Herzog

Neues Schloss Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Linden Museum Stuttgart, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH Achim Mende

Linden-Mu­seum, Staat­liches Mu­seum für Völkerkunde

Stuttgart

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Porsche Museum, © Porsche AG

Porsche-Mu­seum

Stuttgart

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Museum of Modern Literature (LiMo) in Marbach a.N., © SMG, Martina Denker

Mu­seum of Mod­ern Lit­er­at­ure

Marbach am Neckar

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Stuttgart in 1, 2 or 3 days

You have the possibility to extend your business trip after your congress or the visit of a trade fair and still want to explore Stuttgart? 
Whether culture, shopping or enjoyment - we have put together ideas and suggestions for you, how you can get a good overview even in a short time and enjoy an unforgettable stay.

Stuttgart in 1, 2 or 3 days, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, wpsteinheisser

Ideas for 1, 2 or 3 days

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Culture metropolis

There's one epithet which describes Baden-Württemberg's state capital in a nutshell: multifaceted. A huge range of different influences from the fields of business, architecture and art can be recognised here, so it's hardly surprising that they're also reflected in the city's cultural landscape. World-famous automobile and art museums, Europe's largest tripartite theatre, magnificent palaces and historic architecture – this is the cultural metropolis of Stuttgart.

SHOPPING

Shopping experience in Stuttgart's city centre and elsewhere in the Region. You'll find not only fashion to suit every taste, but also all the heart desires in the way of beautiful, exquisite, elegant, stylish items.

Breuninger Stuttgart, © E. Breuninger GmbH & Co.

Bre­uninger Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Markthalle_2023_016_c_SMG_Sarah_Schmid, © by Canto

Mar­ket Hall Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Royal building, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Königs­bau/Königs­bau-Pas­sagen Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Calwer_Passage_2023_014_c_SMG_Sarah_Schmid, © by Canto

Cal­wer Straße and Cal­wer Pas­sage

Stuttgart

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König­straße

Stuttgart

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Dorotheen Quarter, © SMG, Ingolf Pompe

Dorotheen Quart­i­er Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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011_OUTLETCITY AG, © OUTLETCITY AG

OUT­LET­CITY MET­ZIN­GEN

Metzingen

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© SMG Thomas Niedermüller

Bo­hnen­vier­tel (Bean Quarter)

Stuttgart

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Tips for excursions

Black forest, © Tourismus-Marketing GmbH Baden-Württemberg

Black forest

The Black Forest is famous all over the world for its sombre conifers, the colourful national costumes of its inhabitants and of course its cuckoo clocks. Wonderful hiking trails, impressive old monastery complexes, small communities with photogenic Black Forest houses, and countless rivers and lakes attract millions of holiday-makers here each year. The Black Forest is an ideal destination for a day trip from Stuttgart.

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Hohenzollern Castle, © SMG Achim Mende

Ho­hen­zollern Castle

This imposing castle on the edge of the Swabian Alb has a gripping history. Magnificently furnished rooms, a valuable art collection and a variety of cultural events make the ancestral seat of the Hohenzollern dynasty a fascinating place for outings, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all corners of the globe.

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Lake constance, © Achim Mende

Lake Con­stance

A unique region which is ideal for holidays: Lake Constance offers a host of possibilities for those seeking nature, culture and relaxation. Among its main attractions are Mainau, the “Island of Flowers”, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the pile dwellings in Unteruhldingen, the former monastery of St. Gall and the island of Reichenau. And be sure to include a sail or boat trip on the lake!

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Maulbronn Monastery, © Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten

Maul­bronn Mon­as­tery

A little town in the northwest of Stuttgart boasts the best-preserved medieval monastery complex north of the Alps. The UNESCO world heritage site was built in the 12/13th centuries by Cistercian monks. Legend has it that a monk from Maulbronn did not want to give up meat despite the fasting period and invented the famous dish "Maultaschen".

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