Things to see and do Stuttgart

The Johanneskirche has a proud look with its flying arch arches; its originality lies mainly in its situation on a peninsula in the middle of the Feuersee (lake of fire), whose name takes its full meaning in the autumn.

The Staatstheater Stuttgart is a theater with several halls for opera, ballet and drama. The former royal court theater was built between 1909 and 1912 and has an impressive interior, including the breathtaking fresco on the auditorium ceiling and marble busts of famous poets and composers on the first floor. The Nationaltheater Stuttgart hosts various classical performances throughout the year, making it a popular venue.

The Königsbau Passagen is a 5-storey shopping arcade with more than 70 stores, restaurants and offices. This 45,000 m² complex on Schlossplatz dates back to the mid-19th century and has 34 classical-style columns adorning the main entrance. It is built around a large inner courtyard with a glass roof. You are sure to find your happiness in this shopping center, from cameras, clothing and jewelry to chocolate, fresh produce and souvenirs, etc...

The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886. The museum tells the story of Carl Benz and the history of the automobile. They uncover more than 160 vehicles of all kinds, from some of the oldest automobiles ever built to legendary racing cars and futuristic research vehicles. Together with other exhibits, they form the heart of the permanent exhibition, which covers a total of 16,500 square meters in twelve rooms. The museum offers two tours, the "Legends" tour and the "Collection" tour.

The Wilhelma Botanical and Zoological Garden dates back to the middle of the 19th century and was originally a Moorish garden created for King Wilhelm I. Today it is one of the largest zoological and botanical gardens in Europe and is home to more than 1,000 animal species from all over the world, such as rhinos, flamingos, tigers and polar bears. The 280,000 m² botanical park also has tree-lined paths as well as buildings and greenhouses in the neo-Moorish style.

Schlossplatz combines historical sites and museums with Stuttgart's trendy restaurants, bars and stores. This square is located in the city center. This 18th-century square is home to many landmarks, including the New Palace, the Jubilee Column of King Wilhelm I and the Württemberg National Museum. The Schlossplatz is a popular meeting place and the venue for major annual festivals, including the Stuttgart Wine Festival, the Summer Festival and the Christmas Market. Thanks to the pedestrian zones and green spaces, you can discover the district on foot.

This history museum is located in the Old Palace on Schillerplatz, about a 10-minute walk from Schlossplatz in the center of Stuttgart. The Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg contains an extensive collection of objects from the Stone Age as well as numerous finds such as the crown jewels of Württemberg, Ernesto Wolf's glass collection and ancient Celtic ceremonial tombs. If you would like to find out more about the museum's exhibits, audio guides are available in English and German.