What to do and see in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

August 20, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Surrounded by one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions, Stuttgart beckons cultural junkies with its acclaimed ballet, opera and philharmonic, while auto fans get revved up over the Mercedes Benz Museum. There's more green space than urban sprawl in the festival-friendly city, home to Europe's largest zoo and botanic garden combo, the Wilhelma. The WŸrttembergisches Landesmuseum, in one of the city's oldest structures, traces area history from the Stone Age. Buses or subway provide handy transport.
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1. Mercedes-Benz Museum

Mercedesstrasse 100, 70372 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 1730000 [email protected] http://www.mercedes-benz.com/museum/
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5.0 based on 8,161 reviews

Mercedes-Benz Museum

The Museum celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886: it relates its history and tells its stories, bringing both alive by placing them in the context of technology, day-to-day life, social history and popular culture. More than 160 vehicles of all types are the main protagonists. They range from some of the oldest automobiles ever built to legendary racing cars and futuristic research vehicles. Together with other exhibits, they form the centrepiece of the permanent exhibition covering a total of 16,500 square metres in twelve rooms. This unparalleled world can be discovered on two tours that follow a 'Legend' and 'Collection' narrative.

Reviewed By swiftblink - Gartringen, Germany

A mazing museum of automotive history, brilliantly laid out in a logical fashion with very good information relating to world history as you start from the top at the beginning and work your way down to the present at the bottom. Lots to see and some great photo opportunities. Take plenty of time. 2hours at least. The shop at the end of museum is good but a bit pricey. And we were lucky, in front of museum was a classic car meeting that day. Many american muscle cars to see.

2. Landesmuseum Wurttemberg

Schillerplatz 6 Old Castle, 70173 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 89535111 [email protected] http://www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de
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4.5 based on 350 reviews

Landesmuseum Wurttemberg

The museum's collections cover archaeology, art history and cultural history, taking you on a tour through Wurttemberg's past.

Reviewed By 296leslieh - Bangkok, Thailand

This museum is a MUST see. We were surprised at the scope of history covered in great detail with the highest quality displays and plenty of English language descriptions. We spent a rich three hours there. The Greek, Roman and Etruscan artifacts were impressive and the Celtic exhibit fascinating.

3. Porsche Museum

Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 91120911 [email protected] http://www.porsche.de/museum
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4.5 based on 4,600 reviews

Porsche Museum

Reviewed By nilesbutton - Bristol, United Kingdom

if you love cars, this is the museum for you! I wish I could drive every car here. Iconic design Porsche is the most pure sports car ever in the history of cars! old too new, they have everything on display and the design of the museum itself is a testament to Porsche and its purity in the car world.

4. Staatsgalerie

Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 30-32, 70173 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 470400 [email protected] http://www.staatsgalerie.de
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4.5 based on 583 reviews

Staatsgalerie

With its rich collection of masterworks dating from the fourteenth century to the present, the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is among Germany’s most popular museums. Both its impressive museum complex and its holdings mirror the link between tradition and modernity. The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart presents its superb collection on some 9,000 square metres of exhibition space offered by the old building of 1843, the famous post-modern Stirling Building, and the Steib Halls constructed in 2002. Among the prominent holdings are the approximately 400,000 works belonging to the Department of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, Early Swabian panel painting and outstanding examples of nineteenth-century Swabian Neoclassicism. The chief emphasis of the museum collection is undoubtedly the Classical Modern period with art spanning the years from 1900 to 1980. Special highlights here are Oskar Schlemmer’s Figurines for the Triadic Ballet of the early 1920s, Henri Matisse’s famous Backs (1909-‒30), numerous works by Picasso including the sculptural group The Bathers (1956), and the Joseph Beuys room installed by the artist himself.

Reviewed By Moonamuslim

A large collection of paintings and sculptures - among which there are certainly several great masterpieces - even for ordinary art lovers. But not only that. The Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, by architect James Stirling, is a masterpiece of postmodern architecture all over Germany. The construction alone is worth a visit. The water feature in front of the building with its green, curved windows, the exterior and interior architecture, as well as the large, round courtyard. Centrally located and easily accessible. Definitely worth a visit - for adults! Probably less suitable for children and adolescents. There are always special exhibitions. Can be visited well in every season.

5. Palace Square

Schlossplatz 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 22280 https://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/en/a-schlossplatz-stuttgart-palace-square
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4.5 based on 1,645 reviews

Palace Square

Reviewed By Moonamuslim

The square, in the middle of Stuttgart's center, divides Stuttgart's pedestrian zone with all its shops, restaurants and cafés. In addition to leisurely walks and shopping, a place for a short break. Beautifully laid out with the green areas, fountains, music pavilion ... the new castle and the old castle ... special events such as open-air concerts or live broadcasts take place again and again. Not to be overlooked or avoided, is in the pedestrian zone with many sights around it, or nearby - and definetly worth to visit

6. Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten

Wilhelma 13 Neckartalstrasse, 70376 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 54020 [email protected] http://www.wilhelma.de
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4.5 based on 2,260 reviews

Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten

Reviewed By tracyg963 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I truly enjoyed the well cared for animals and the cages were clean, the animals looked healthy and in a stress free environment. The zoo had a meandering sense and was a relaxing and enjoyable outing. The botanical gardens were a highlight and the paths thru the park to see all the different animals and gardens very enjoyable. Very good time for all ages and places to stop and picnic or take a break to enjoy food or ice cream. Recommend getting a ticket on line the park has a certain amount they let in otherwise they ask you to come back after 3pm. Parking was 5 euros but the metro stop is right near the entrance and with all the construction in that area is a good option.

7. Weissenhof Colony (Weissenhofsiedlung)

Am Weissenhof 20, 70191 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 2579187 http://www.weissenhofsiedlung.de
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Weissenhof Colony (Weissenhofsiedlung)

8. Grabkapelle auf dem Wuerttemberg

Wuerttembergstr. 340, 70327 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 711 337149 [email protected] http://www.grabkapelle-rotenberg.de/
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4.5 based on 302 reviews

Grabkapelle auf dem Wuerttemberg

The Sepuchral Chapel on the Württemberg hill was erected by King Wilhelm I. in memoryof his beloved wife Katharina, who died at a young age. Offering a spectacular view of Stuttgart, this Monument to eternal love is considered Baden-Württemberg's most romantic spot.

Reviewed By mjanke2018

A small but worthwhile sight in Stuttgart. Very recommendable as part of a fall hike through the vineyards surrounding Stuttgart. The surrounding scenery is lovely and the chapel itself is also worth having a look inside. Be sure to enter the lower part of the chapel and play with the accoustics - very neat!

9. Neckar Park

70372 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://www.wasen.de
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4.5 based on 554 reviews

Neckar Park

10. Staatliches Museum fur Naturkunde Stuttgart

Rosenstein 1, 70191 Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 4971 189360 [email protected] http://www.naturkundemuseum-bw.de/
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Staatliches Museum fur Naturkunde Stuttgart

The Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History is one of Baden-Württemberg’s most popular museums. A total of 6200 m² exhibition space and numerous activities guarantee an entertaining visit and provide interesting insights into the evolution and diversity of life. The exhibitions are housed in two separate buildings. In the Museum am Löwentor, you can find the paleontological exhibition, documenting the history of life on Earth. In contrast, Schloss Rosenstein provides an overview of present-day animal diversity and Earth’s major ecosystems. With its collections exceeding a total of 11 million objects, the Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History is among Germany’s biggest natural history museums. These collections constitute the basis for the scientific research conducted at the museum.

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