Art Museum Stuttgart

The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is hard to miss—by day, it’s a sleek glass cube reflecting the city; by night, its illuminated limestone core glows from within. The museum holds around 5,000 square metres of exhibition space, much of it tucked beneath the square in repurposed tunnels. It’s home to the world’s largest collection of works by Otto Dix, including his famous triptych Großstadt. The collection also includes pieces by Adolf Hölzel, Willi Baumeister, and other key figures in modern and contemporary German art.

• Web:

  www.kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de

• E-mail:

  info@kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de

• Address:

  Kleiner Schloßplatz 1, Stuttgart

• Phone:

  +49 711 21619600

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–9pm, Sat & Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Höhenpark Killesberg

Höhenpark Killesberg is Stuttgart’s go-to green space when you want a break from the city buzz. It’s got a bit of everything: a 40-metre spiral tower with city views, a miniature train that loops through the park, and a petting zoo with goats, donkeys, and llamas. During the summer months, the outdoor pool and wave machine are a hit, and there’s plenty of space to picnic or wander through flower gardens.

• Address:

  Stresemannstraße, Stuttgart

• Phone:

  +49 711 22280

• Opening hours:

  Open 24 hours

Landesmuseum Württemberg

Housed in Stuttgart's Old Castle, the Landesmuseum Württemberg is the state's largest cultural history museum, with its origins tracing back to the 16th-century Kunstkammer of the Württemberg dukes. Officially founded in 1862 by King Wilhelm I, the museum's collections span over a million objects, covering archaeology, art, and cultural history from the Stone Age to the present day. Highlights include prehistoric artefacts, Roman relics, medieval art, the crown jewels of Württemberg, and one of the world's oldest preserved card games. The museum also features the 'Junges Schloss', a children's museum designed to make history accessible to younger visitors.

• Web:

  www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de

• E-mail:

  info@landesmuseum-stuttgart.de

• Address:

  Altes Schloss, Schillerplatz 6, Stuttgart

• Phone:

  +49 711 89535111

• Opening hours:

  Tue & Wed 10am–5pm, Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sun 10am–5pm, Mon closed

Linden Museum

The Linden Museum in Stuttgart is one of Europe's leading ethnological museums, offering a comprehensive look at global cultures. Its collection spans approximately 160,000 objects from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, including everyday items, artworks, and sacred objects. Permanent exhibitions cover regions such as the Islamic Orient, South and Southeast Asia, East Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Highlights include immersive displays like a Japanese teahouse, a Tibetan altar room, and a carved Māori meeting house.

• Web:

  https://lindenmuseum.de

• Address:

  Hegelplatz 1, Stuttgart

• Phone:

  +49 711 20223

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Mercedes-Benz Museum

The Mercedes-Benz Museum is worth a few hours, even if you're not big on cars. Spread over nine levels, it walks you through more than 130 years of automotive history—from the first motorised carriage to modern electric prototypes—with around 160 vehicles on display. The building itself is a bit of an architectural talking point, designed like a double helix. Exhibits are well laid out, easy to follow, and occasionally rotate.

• Web:

  www.mercedes-benz.com/en/art-and-culture/museum

• Address:

  Mercedesstraße 100, Stuttgart

• Phone:

  +49 711 1730000

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–6pm, Mon closed

Mineral Spas

Stuttgart has the second-largest mineral water reserves in Europe, just after Budapest. In Bad Cannstatt, 19 springs produce around 44 million litres of mineral water daily. Locals have been using these waters for centuries, and today, three public mineral spas keep the tradition alive: DAS LEUZE, Mineralbad Berg, and SoleBad Cannstatt. DAS LEUZE is the most modern of the three, with indoor and outdoor pools fed by natural mineral springs, a large sauna area, and a dedicated children’s section. It’s located right by the Neckar River and easily accessible via public transport.

• Web:

  www.stuttgarterbaeder.de/leuze

• Address:

  DAS LEUZE - Am Leuzebad 2a, Stuttgart

• Phone:

  +49 711 21699700

Stuttgart Beer Festival

Also known as the Cannstatter Volksfest, this historic beer festival has been running since 1818 and is one of the largest in the world. Held at the Cannstatter Wasen fairground, it features massive beer tents, lively music, traditional food, and all kinds of fairground rides. A standout symbol is the 26-metre fruit column. While it’s similar in spirit to Munich's Oktoberfest, it tends to be more relaxed and local in feel.

Stuttgart Christmas Market

One of the oldest and largest in Europe, the Stuttgart Christmas Market fills the city centre with festive charm during Advent. Around 280 wooden stalls, decked out with twinkling lights and seasonal decorations, stretch from the New Palace to Schillerplatz and Karlsplatz. Visitors can shop for handcrafted gifts, sip mulled wine, and enjoy the scent of roasted almonds and sausages in the crisp winter air.

Stuttgart Spring Festival

This lively fair takes over the Cannstatter Wasen each spring with beer tents, rides, food stalls and live music. It’s a cheerful way to welcome the warmer season, drawing both locals and visitors looking for a fun, festive atmosphere.

Stuttgart Summer Festival

Held each August around Palace Square and the nearby gardens, the Stuttgart Summer Festival is all about open-air elegance. White tents, twinkling lights, and the backdrop of the New Palace set the scene for live music, dancing, and excellent food. It’s a relaxed, stylish way to soak up the summer atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Wine Village

Held in late summer, this popular open-air wine festival takes over the city centre with around 120 cosy wine stalls. You can sample hundreds of wines from Baden and Württemberg, often poured by the winemakers themselves, alongside classic Swabian dishes like Maultaschen and Kässpätzle.