Stuttgart Airport is located about 14 kilometres from downtown Stuttgart. The airport is easy to reach from the city.

Lines S2 and S3 of the metropolitan S-Bahn trains will take you to Stuttgart’s main train station. The journey takes 27 minutes. The trains run between 4.55am (5.25am on Sundays) and 12.25am.

There are taxi ranks outside of Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The ride takes about 30 minutes.

You will also find several car rental agencies in the arrivals hall of the airport. Parking for your own car is also available.

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Stuttgart Airport

The best, but also busiest time to visit Stuttgart is during the summer, when the temperatures are most pleasant (generally around 20°C/68°F during the day). During shoulder seasons, namely spring and autumn, various festivals take place and outdoor activities and sightseeing are still possible. Winters can be very cold in Stuttgart, but also quite picturesque due to the snowfall and Christmas Markets.

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Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Passport / Visa

The VVS operates Stuttgart’s public transport system consisting of buses and trains. The city is divided into zones and the more zones you cross when travelling, the more expensive your ticket will be. 

For short distances, opt for the "Kurzstrecke" ticket, which is valid for three stops. If you are planning a busy day of sightseeing, splurge on a daily ticket, called "Tageskarte". 

Tickets can be bought from vending machines, bus drivers and sales locations. The tickets are slightly cheaper if you buy them with your cell phone.

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Public Transport

There are taxi ranks at the train station, Bismarckplatz and many other locations throughout the city. You can call a taxi any time of the day.

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Taxi

To find a post office you should look for the yellow "Deutsche Post"  sign, many offices are located throughout town. For sending postcards and letters you can use the yellow public mail boxes.

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Post

Pharmacies (distinguished by a red "Aphotheke" sign at the front) have alternating opening hours during nights and weekends, in order to be always able to access a pharmacy. Addresses of the pharmacies on duty are posted at the pharmacies or online.

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Pharmacy

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Telephone

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Electricity

Magnificent panorama and splendid architecture, cultural diversity and traditional festivals - Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, delights its visitors. Due to the numerous green strips, parks, woods and historic buildings, some people take Stuttgart for the "paradise of Swabia". Highlights include the famous State Theatre, the large State Gallery, the Museum of Natural History and the Weißenhof estate.

The Mercedes-Benz Museum is one of Stuttgart’s main tourist magnets. On its nine floors there are about 160 historic and brand new vehicles displayed, ranging from the world’s first automobiles to the noble Luxuskarossen. The extraordinary and award-winning architecture in the form of a double helix is certainly an attraction itself.

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Mercedes-Benz Museum

Tucked away in the Royal Gardens you can find a 19th-century palace now housing the Natural History Museum of Stuttgart. Come here and discover the evolution of living beings from prehistory to nowadays. The museum’s centrepiece is a 13 metre-long pollack whale.

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Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History

The SI-Centrum is an entertainment venue with two theatres hosting musicals, a cinema, a casino and a spa. Of course, there are also several restaurants, bars and cafes.

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SI-Centrum

The Porsche Museum is a unique place to learn more about the world-famous, iconic car. In the exhibition, which covers an area of 5600 square metres, you'll find about 80 vehicles and 200 smaller items on display. The museum is housed in a futuristic building designed by the Viennese architects Delugan Meissl.

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Porsche Museum

The Sepulchral Chapel (Grabkapelle) was erected by King Wilhelm I in loving memory of his deceased wife. This monument of Swabian classicism was built from 1820 to 1824 by court building master Giovanni Salucci. 

Located on Württemberg  Hill, the chapel is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and has one of the most beautiful viewing points of Stuttgart.

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Sepulchral Chapel Württemberg

From 2005, the Stuttgart Museum of Art (Kunstmuseum Stuttgart) houses contemporary and modern art on an exhibition area of 5000 square metres. The building itself is a piece of art and at night the stone core of the glass cube glows. Other attractions are the museum's outstanding Otto Dix collection with around 250 of his works and the central section dedicated to abstract art.

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Stuttgart Museum of Art

The whole world under one roof: The Linden Museum is among Europe's leading museums of ethnology. Here you can discover foreign cultures and learn about art and civilisation history of other countries through objects collected from all over the world.

Father and daughter at ethnological museum

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Linden Museum

Stuttgart's unique zoological-botanical garden Wilhelma houses more than 1000 species of animals and about 8,500 species of plants. The complex includes an aquarium, an insectarium, an Amazon House, a big collection of orchids and much more. It was built as a Moorish garden for King Wilhelm I of Württemberg from 1842 to 1853.

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Wilhelma

The Stuttgart State Gallery is one of Germany's foremost art museums, presenting works of art from eight centuries an temporary exhibitions on an area of 9000 square metres. The colourful post-modern expansion was designed by star architect James Stirling and houses a modern art collection from painters of the 20th century.

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Stuttgart State Gallery

The Württemberg State Museum is a historical museum where you can learn more about the region and its past. It is located in the Old Castle overlooking Schillerplatz and has celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012.

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Württemberg State Museum

19 springs in the district of Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt produce 220 million litres of mineral water a day. In Europe, only Budapest has larger mineral water resources. Have a relaxing break and enjoy this natural asset in one of the most poular spas of Stuttgart: Das Leuze Mineralbad.

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Mineral spas

This residential estate is a fine example of Modernist housing. It was built in 1927 under the supervision of Mies van der Rohe and 17 European architects worked on the project, including Le Corbusier. One of the buildings he designed is now a museum attracting architecture lovers from all over the world.

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Weissenhof Estate and Le Corbusier's House

After 20 months of construction time, the television tower in Stuttgart began to work on 5 February 1956. Since then, it has been an architectural model for television towers worldwide. It reaches an impressive height of 216.61 metres, which means from the top of this landmark you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.

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TV tower

Opera, ballet and theatre performances all await you at the "Staatstheater Stuttgart". Its two main beautiful buildings, the Opernhaus and the Schauspielhaus, host shows almost every day of the year. Check the theatre's website to discover what's on and broaden your cultural experience in Stuttgart.

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State Theatre Stuttgart

The Palace Square in the heart of the city is surrounded by historic buildings and modern architecture at the same time. With the Old and the New Palace on one side and the unique art museum on the other, there's lots to see in this area. Königstraße, Germany's longest shopping precinct, conveniently passes through the "Schlossplatz", as the locals call it. 

During the summer months, the Palace Square becomes a popular meeting point. You can decide to grab a coffee with a view in one of the surrounding cafés or just relax on the grass and watch the people pass by.

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Linden Museum

The whole world under one roof: The Linden Museum is among Europe's leading museums of ethnology. Here you can discover foreign cultures and learn about art and civilisation history of other countries through objects collected from all over the world.

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Porsche Museum

Mineral spas

19 springs in the district of Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt produce 220 million litres of mineral water a day. In Europe, only Budapest has larger mineral water resources. Have a relaxing break and enjoy this natural asset in one of the most poular spas of Stuttgart: Das Leuze Mineralbad.

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