Industrial but charming, Stuttgart is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Located in southwest Germany, it is the capital of the State of Baden-Württemberg and is well known for its automotive industry (being home to renowned automobile manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz and Porsche, it is often referred to as the “cradle of the automobile”). However, there is more to Stuttgart than meets the eye. The city offers many museums and cultural experiences, as well as many green spaces, parks and hills with wonderful views of the city for outdoor activities.
We visited Stuttgart because we had bought tickets to see our favourite band in concert. However, we took advantage of the time we had there, in order to explore the city.
We spent four days in Stuttgart. Here’s what we did:
Day 1
We arrived at Stuttgart Airport at 12 am. From there we caught a train to the centre, because our hotel was nearby. Getting the train was a piece of cake; we just followed the signs to the underground train station and caught the S2 line to Stadtmitte. There was a machine for tickets just before taking the stairs down to the station. Useful tip: We opted for the VVS Mobil App instead of buying printed tickets (https://www.vvs-bweit.de/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzdOlBhCNARIsAPMwjbxnkzioDBiUIEL-ONWIaC UDwNiy7nKuWR-qIFIAHgFW90iGYzh8w6oaAjoXEALw_wcB). Not only is it cheaper to buy the tickets online, it is more eco-friendly too, as you just have the ticket saved in your app. Just make sure you know in which zone your destination is before buying your ticket because prices differ.
