Stuttgart Attractions

Stuttgart Pictures

A good place to start is to wander up Königstrasse a pedestrianised street at the heart of Stuttgart extending up from the main railway station. Apart from the many shops and cafes you will also see the Schlossplatz (Palace Square) which houses the baroque-style Neues Schloss (New Palace) and the medieval Altes Schloss (Old Palace) as well as beautiful fountains and various statues and sculptures. Nowadays the New Palace is the location of the State Government offices meanwhile the Old Palace is home to the Württemberg Landesmuseum (State Museum). Stuttgart’s Stock Exchange is located in the impressive Königsbau, also located in Schlossplatz it boasts a 135 meter long colonnade, the ground floor houses various cafes and shops and is a prefect spot to relax and soak up the atmosphere with many street performers entertaining during the warmer months. If you’re after some more culture then the Stuttgarter Staatsgalerie (State Gallery) located on Konrad Adenauer Strasse is well worth a visit. Exhibiting mostly 20th century art the gallery’s Picasso collection is one of the best in Europe. Stuttgart was revolutionised in the late 19th century by the automotive industry and as a result the Merced-Benz and Porsche Museum are popular attractions. Particularly the former of these houses an impressive collection of about 100 lovingly preserved cars including the first car ever built. For unrivalled views of the city and its beautifully green surrounding countryside head over to the 217 meter high television Tower (Fernsehturm). An excellent place to orientate yourself it is visible from just about anywhere in Stuttgart and although it has since been copied in many German cities it was the first of its kind when it was built in 1954-1956. For a relaxing soak in one of Stuttgart’s Spa Baths head to Bad Cannstatt on Sulzerrainstrasse it offers modern facilities and several beauty and health treatments which should prepare you for an evening out sampling the many local dishes, wines and beers.