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

Stuttgart

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The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart shows off its modern, curved architecture with a glass façade and several flags in front of it., © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH

Mer­cedes-Benz 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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A magnolia tree in bloom in the foreground, behind it a historic building and a pond in the Zoological-Botanical Garden., © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Wil­helma – Zoo & Botan­ic­al Gar­dens

Stuttgart

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Motorworld Region Stuttgart at night, with illuminated lettering and a colorful glass front. Cars drive past and leave traces of light behind., © Alle Rechte bei Dieter Ege für EGEBILD. Vervielfältigungen, Veröffentlichungen, Drucke auch auszugsweise, sind nur gestattet mit ausdrücklicher schriftlicher Genehmigung von EGEBILD.

Mo­tor­world Re­gion Stut­tgart

Böblingen

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Inner courtyard of an old castle with arcades and columns. A group of people are standing together, the legs of a horse statue are visible in the foreground., © SMG Stuttgart Marketing GmbH - Sarah Schmid

Altes Schloss (Old Castle)

Stuttgart

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Stained glass windows in a modern building cast colorful shadows on the walls. Sunlight shines through the windows., © © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH

Mu­seum Ritter and Chocol­ate Ex­hib­i­tion

Waldenbuch

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The Ludwigsburg Residential Palace with a large fountain in the foreground. The sky is blue with contrails, surrounded by manicured gardens., © Tourismus & Events Ludwigsburg

Res­id­en­z­schloss Lud­wigs­burg

Ludwigsburg

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Memorial stone for Gottlieb Daimler in a green park, on the right a white building with glass windows., © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH Achim Mende

Got­tlieb Daimler Me­mori­al Site

Stuttgart

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The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart at dusk, illuminated with a modern sculpture in the foreground and people on the stairs next to it., © SMG, Werner Dieterich

Kun­st­mu­seum Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Two people look at the Le Corbusier house in the Weißenhofsiedlung. Modern building with clear lines, surrounded by autumnal trees., © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, wpsteinheisser

Weis­sen­hof Es­tate with Weis­sen­hof Mu­seum

Stuttgart

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New Stuttgart Palace, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH Julian Herzog

Neues Schloss Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart with its modern architecture, colorful structures and glass facades under a blue sky., © SMG

Staats­galer­ie Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Solitude Palace in winter, covered in snow. A magnificent building with curved staircases and bare trees in the foreground., © SMG Thomas Niedermüller

Solitude Palace

Stuttgart

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The Stuttgart market hall with illuminated stalls and many visitors. A large sign reading 'Stuttgarter Markthalle' hangs from the ceiling., © SMG, Sarah Schmid

Mar­ket Hall Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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

Sepulchral Chapel Württem­berg

Stuttgart

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Modern sculpture made of bent metal struts in front of the Stihl Gallery in Waiblingen, under a clear sky and sunshine., © SMG Stuttgart Marketing GmbH - Sarah Schmid

Galer­ie Stihl

Waiblingen

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The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart at night, with modern architecture and illuminated streets. A sculpture of Porsche vehicles in the foreground., © Porsche AG

Porsche-Mu­seum

Stuttgart

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

Schlossplatz Stut­tgart (Palace Square)

Stuttgart

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A television tower with an illuminated viewing platform at sunset. The sky is tinged pink and the landscape stretches out in the background., © SWR Media Services GmbH / Achim Mende

SWR Fernse­hturm Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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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.

Shop window at Breuninger Stuttgart with four mannequins in fashionable menswear against a colorful background., © Breuninger, Stuttgart

Bre­uninger Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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People stroll through Outletcity Metzingen. Stores like Patrizia Pepe on the left, a Hugo Boss store on the right. Sunny weather, modern architecture., © OUTLETCITY AG

OUT­LET­CITY MET­ZIN­GEN

Metzingen

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The Stuttgart market hall with illuminated stalls and many visitors. A large sign reading 'Stuttgarter Markthalle' hangs from the ceiling., © SMG, Sarah Schmid

Mar­ket Hall Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Artist on Koenigstrasse, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

König­straße

Stuttgart

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Royal building, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Königs­bau/Königs­bau-Pas­sagen Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Bean quarter, © SMG Thomas Niedermüller

Bo­hnen­vier­tel (Bean Quarter)

Stuttgart

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Dorotheen Quarter, © SMG, Ingolf Pompe

Dorotheen Quart­i­er Stut­tgart

Stuttgart

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Calwer Passage, © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Sarah Schmid

Cal­wer Straße and Cal­wer Pas­sage

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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