Stuttgart
Germany · Baden-W�rttembergDE
Capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Stuttgart is the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the Neckar river in a fertile valley known as the Stuttgarter Kessel and lies an hour from the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest. Stuttgart has a population of 613,111 as of 2023, making it the sixth largest city in Germany, while over 2.8 million people live in the city's administrative region and nearly 5.5 million people in its metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest metropolitan area in Germany. The city's metropolitan area is consistently ranked among the top 5 European metropolitan areas by GDP. Mercer listed Stuttgart as 21st on its 2015 list of cities by quality of living; innovation agency 2thinknow ranked the city 24th globally out of 442 cities in its Innovation Cities Index; and the Globalization and World Cities Research Network ranked the city as Beta-status global city in their 2020 survey. Stuttgart was one of the host cities for the official tournaments of the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 633,484
- Coordinates
- 48.782, 9.177
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 247 m
Overview of Stuttgart
Stuttgart sits in Baden-W�rttemberg, Germany and reads as a large city. Population figures land around 633,484. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, culture and nightlife to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Stuttgart
Nature in Stuttgart
(15)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Stuttgart's own activity tags.
Culture in Stuttgart
(11)The culture shortlist for Stuttgart: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Stuttgart. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Stuttgart
(10)On the nightlife side, Stuttgart offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Stuttgart's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Stuttgart
(10)For sports, expect Horse Trails, Hunting, Running, Skateboard and Skiing. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Stuttgart's own activity tags.
Adventure in Stuttgart
(9)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Climbing. All of it is drawn from Stuttgart's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Stuttgart
(6)Looking for wellness? Stuttgart has Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Stuttgart's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Stuttgart
(5)Stuttgart records Canoeing, Diving, Paddleboarding, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Stuttgart. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Stuttgart
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Stuttgart is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Stuttgart
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Stuttgart's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Stuttgart
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Stuttgart's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Stuttgart
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Stuttgart is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Stuttgart that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stuttgart known for?
- Stuttgart is mainly a destination for nature, culture and nightlife, set in Baden-W�rttemberg, Germany with around 633,484 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Stuttgart?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Stuttgart. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Stuttgart?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Stuttgart located?
- Administratively, Stuttgart sits in Baden-W�rttemberg, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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