Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Wuerttemberg, is famous around the world - as an automobile city with the star and horse and as one of the most important economic locations, as a trade fair and congress city as well as a city of science.

And in addition to innovation and high tech, above all culture and the joy of life are at home here. In the past ten years the "Magic City" of Stuttgart has become more and more popular as a travel destination.

Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH is the official tourism partner of the state capital. Its goal is to improve and expand the position of Stuttgart as a high quality tourism and economic location in the European and world wide competition. Therefore Stuttgart Marketing offers all services which are relevant to tourism. The activities in doing so are concentrated in the areas of city tourism, conferences and congresses, group tours, events and incentives.

The Stuttgart Tourist Office as the official partner of Tourism of Stuttgart and its region offers full incoming services: Hotel reservation, city tours, consulting for congresses, exhibitions and conferences, accompanying press and PR work, package deals and group travel arrangements, advanced ticket sales, brochure, text and photo services for publications, etc.

Stuttgart Marketing means direct contact, quick decisions and a competent partner.

Stuttgart – a brief description of a vibrant city

Geographical location
Stuttgart the capital city of the third largest German Federal State Baden- Wuerttemberg is located in the south west of Germany, bordering to France, Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria. Stuttgart immediately impresses visitors with its unique picturesque topographical location. The city on the Neckar river is delightfully surrounded by forests and vineyards. It´s well worth discovering and enjoying Stuttgart in every season of the year.

Climate
In a moderate climatic zone, spring and autumn temperatures are between 15 – 22 °C and summer temperatures range from 22 – 28 °C. The winter temperatures range around 0 °C.

Travelling to Stuttgart
Stuttgart is very easily accessible with all means of transport. Its International Airport (STR) offers at least 6 daily flights from every airport in Europe with direct flight connections to India. The ICE-Intercity Express high speed trains Frankfurt – Stuttgart 1 hour and 20 minutes) are running between the main cities in Germany and the surrounding countries Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The city is connected to the excellent Autobahn (super highways) as well to the dens network of state highways and secondary roads.

Stuttgart – the creative power in Germany.

An excellent platform for excellent business
Tradition and an innovation hand in hand – a fascinating interaction in the region of Stuttgart. Economic and scientific strength, paired with a great diversity of cultural, leisure and recreational activities, make Stuttgart an ideal and inspiring events location for conferences and congresses. A host of conference venues, hotels and special locations provide the perfect setting for any event, tailor made to meet your wishes and requirements.
For more information: info@congress-stuttgart.de

Messe Stuttgart - Trade Fair Grounds
Europe’s most modern hi-tech exhibition centre next door to Stuttgart Airport. The 105,400 sqm of exhibition space are distributed over seven standard halls with some 10,000 sqm and a large hall with 25,000 sqm.

ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart
Directly linked to the Messe Stuttgart is the highly modern “ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart” containing up to 33 flexible rooms and halls to accommodate groups of 20 – 5,570 participants, with a total capacity of 10,000.
For more information visit: www.messe-stuttgart.de

Kultur und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle
The Liederhalle Culture and Congress Centre in Stuttgart is situated in the heart of the city. The Liederhalle provides space for up to 3000 participants in five large halls and 18 conference and meeting rooms. Adjacent to the Liederhalle is a 4*hotel with 550 rooms and the historical Stuttgart Old Riding Hall with a capacity for up to 800 persons.
For more information visit: www.liederhalle-stuttgart.de

Online – our Congress Database
An overall of 200 venues of different kinds and sizes are available. Under “Convention Bureau” you will find a unique planning aid to facilitate your search for suitable venues for your event in the Stuttgart region.
For more information visit: www.congress-stuttgart.de

Accommodation
The city of Stuttgart offers a wide range of accommodation facilities ranging from first-class hotels to youth hostels and guest houses. Around 165 hotels with approx. 9,700 rooms / 17.000 beds in different categories are on offer and new interesting hotel projects in all categories are being planned.
For more information: www.stuttgart-tourist.de

Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum
Ideal locations for special events, presentations and incentives.
For more information: Events.museum@porsche.de or Mercedes-benz-museum@daimler.com

Wilhelma
Germany’s only zoological and botanical garden is set in a historical park. One of the loveliest in Europe. Over 9,000 animals and around 1.000 species, outstanding landscaping and exhibition greenhouses, aquarium with a crocodile house and famous coral fish collection, farmyard with children’s zoo.
For more information visit: www.wilhelma.de

The Mercedes-Benz Museum
The biggest automotive museum in the world reflects all the eras and milestones of the brand and the history of the company, from the beginnings of the individual mobility through the history of the vehicles produced, right up to the future of the automobile. The museum also provides a special audio guide version for children and teenager.
For more information visit: www.mercedes-benz-classic.com

Ludwigsburg Baroque Experience
The royal residence of Ludwigsburg, the hunting and pleasure palace of Favorite, the lakeside palace of Monrepos and the horticultural exhibition “Baroque in Bloom” with its magnificent gardens from different regions and eras are just waiting to be discovered. There is also something for the little ones: the fantastic magical world with more than 30 fairytale scenes, which tell about secret beings in a fabulous world. Where does the frog prince live? And what does sleeping beauty look like? What kind of tricks do Max and Moritz play? Come and be enchanted
For more information visit: www.ludwigsburg.de

Europa Park
Discover fantastic worlds of adventure in Germany’s biggest theme park. Go on a journey from the North Cape to Andalusia and explore 12 European themed areas – more than 100 attractions and shows guarantee action, fun and unforgettable moments.
For more information visit: www.europapark.net

Punt Trips in Tuebingen
There´s only one place in the world to go punting, and that´s on the Neckar in Tuebingen. Formerly the domain of the Neckar fishermen and later of Tuebingens students, punt trips have now long been popular with visitors to the town. The flat, hard wooded punts, 9-10 meters in length, are propelled by the punter by means of a pole. Individual punt trips at 1pm at weekends, or for groups at any time, are available by prior booking.
For more information visit: www.tuebingen-info.de

Steiff Teddy Bear Museum
Giengen an der Brenz is the home and birthplace of the world's most famous teddy bear: the Steiff teddy bear. To mark the Margarete Steiff company's 125th anniversary, the Steiff Museum opened in 2005. Children and adults love the wide range of 2,000 stuffed toys. New is the pet ting zoo for little ones.
For more information visit: www.steiff.com

Stuttgart City Tours
You can either discover the city by foot or rather in a comfortable coach. Hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours, City Walks and individual Stuttgart-tour with tailor-made guided tour programs, Rent-a-Chauffeur, a personalized guided tour in a comfortable limousine – there are different ways to explore the beautiful regions of Stuttgart.
For more information: touren@stuttgart-tourist.de

City card STUTTCARD
This discovery card for visitors is accepted at selected partner institutions and features a great range of attractive discounts. City tours & museum entries, palaces and leisure activities - enjoy your trip with great reductions! The StuttCard discovery card can be combined with a 3-day city center ticket for public transport in Stuttgart only, or a 3-Day Network Ticket for the whole region of Stuttgart. This gives you unlimited free travel on 3 consecutive days on all transport services of the Stuttgart regional transport network “VVS”. Two children under the age of 17 can travel with you for free.

HOP-on HOP-Off Sightseeing tour
Or why not combine the StuttCard with a ticket for a sightseeing tour on board the Hop-on Hop-off busses (runs from 1st April 2012). You will be able to access fascinating information about the past, present and future of the city by means of a personal audio guide (available in 9 languages). A number of attractions are situated right on the Hop-on Hop-off bus routes, making it simple to stop off whenever and wherever you like.
For more information: touren@stuttgart-tourist.de

The Mercedes-Benz Museum
The biggest automotive museum in the world reflects all the eras and milestones of the brand and the history of the company, from the beginnings of the individual mobility through the history of the vehicles produced, right up to the future of the automobile.
For more information visit: www.mercedes-benz.com/museum

The Porsche Museum
The museum with sophisticated architecture opened January 2009, presents the outstanding history and traditions of this sports car producer. The building is an unforgettable experience – not only for discerning lovers of fast racing cars. 80 of the best and most famous road and racing vehicles are on display here. And the very first “Beetle”, designed by Prof. Ferdinand Porsche, has been given a place of honour.
For more information: info.museum@porsche.de

Wilhelma
Germany’s only zoological and botanical garden is set in a historical park. One of the loveliest in Europe. Over 9,000 animals and around 1,000 species, outstanding landscaping and exhibition greenhouses, aquarium with a crocodile house and famous coral fish collection, farmyard with children’s zoo.
For more information visit: www.wilhelma.de

Ludwigsburg Baroque Experience
The royal residence of Ludwigsburg, the hunting and pleasure palace of Favorite, the lakeside palace of Monrepos and the horticultural exhibition “Baroque in Bloom” with its magnificent gardens from different regions and eras.
For more information visit: www.ludwigsburg.de

Boat trips on the River Neckar
Enjoy the romantic scenery of the Neckar Valley with its enchanting little wine-growing towns. Boat trip, Swabianstyle snacks on board followed by 2 hrs city in your own bus. Duration approx. 4 hrs.
For more information visit: www.neckar-kaeptn.de

On the trail of Gottlieb Daimler (groups only)
The commented drive takes you from Stuttgart to Schorndorf, the town where Gottlieb Daimler was born. He invented the first light, fast-running, petrol-driven engine. Visit of Daimler’s original workshop. This is where he worked on the invention which revolutionised the world of mobility.

Reutlingen and Lichtenstein Castle
Learn about the history of Lichtenstein Castle, palace and inhabitants during a guided tour. After a substantial snack you can walk to Alt-Lichtenstein, followed by a tour of Reutlingen, during which you find out about the history of this former Free Imperial City.

Hohenzollern Castle and Tübingen
Following a guided tour of Hohenzollern, one of Europe’s most beautiful castles, the journey continues to Tübingen, famous for its 500-year-old university, where you can walk through the lovingly-restored old town centre.

Historical Esslingen – with visit to the Kessler champagne factory
Visit Germany’s oldest champagne producers. Guided walk through Esslingen (1:30 hrs), tour of the champagne cellars, champagne tasting (aprox. 2:00 hrs).
For more information: info@stuttgart-tourist.de

Lake Constance (only for groups)
The “Swabian Sea” is the third-largest lake in Europe and is a popular centre for water sports, motor and sailing yachts and surfing. Famous fruit-and wine-growing region.

Cuckoo Clock Workshop in the Black Forest
Visit a cuckoo clock workshop, see how a cuckoo clock is made and learn about history of clock making in the Black Forest.
For more information visit: www.drubba.com

Lake Titisee in the Black Forest
Titisee is easy on the eye, surrounded by meadows and forest. Set high in the Black Forest (850 m), Titisee is a popular summer destination, where motorboats are banned on the lake. Book a sightseeing tour by boat with stopover for coffee or tea and a slice of a real Black Forest Cake.

Trendy fashions and tasteful elegance go happily hand in hand in Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg. There are lots of tempting goods on offer, especially in the heart of the city with its smart pedestrian precincts and shopping arcades which entice visitors to stroll around and window-shop. And afterwards the city's restaurants, bars and cafés have something to satisfy even the most critical palate with their excellent selection of food and drink.

The Königstrasse
The Königstrasse – over a kilometre in length – is a busy shopping boulevard with specialist shops, department stores, international chains, cafés, restaurants and relaxation areas. Europe's longest shopping thoroughfares; it begins opposite the main railway station and runs right through the heart of the city. Other streets to the right and left of it with elegant shops and boutiques are equally inviting.

Breuninger
The name of Breuninger, Stuttgart's leading clothing store, has for many decades stood for top quality, a superior and varied selection of goods, and competent staff to advise shoppers.

Market hall
A visit to the beautiful Art Nouveau Market Hall will revive memories of holidays in southern climes. Here you'll find all kinds of exotic delicacies, specialties, fruits and flowers from all over the world. This specialty market and gourmet's paradise also houses an exceptional kind of store. Merz & Benzing, on the gallery of the Market Hall, sells an enticing and inspiring range of articles for the home and garden.

Outlet City Metzingen
Some 35 kilometers from Stuttgart there's a further highlight for those out for a shopping spree: the Outletcity Metzingen, with more than 40 factory outlets, including top designers, sportswear manufacturers and fashionable shoes, is a true shoppers' paradise which has long enjoyed an international reputation. There are bus-Shuttles available from the Stuttgart airport and hotels in the city.
For more information visit: www.stuttgart-tourist.com or www.outletcity-metzingen.de

In the Seventh (Star-Studded) Heaven – the excellent taste of Stuttgart

A culinary foray through Stuttgart's gastronomy

The gourmet heaven over Stuttgart is a bright one: Baden-Württemberg's state capital boasts no fewer than seven starred restaurants. In addition, eight gourmet restaurants in the Stuttgart Region have received the Guide Michelin's culinary accolade.

But those who enjoy more down-to-earth fare will find plenty of choice here, too. Seven at a blow: Breitenbach, Délice, Olivo, Speisemeisterei, Restaurant Top Air, Wielandshöhe, Zirbelstube. The highest star – geographically speaking – shines over the "Wielandshöhe" restaurant owned by TV chef Vincent Klink. Up here you can enjoy not only fine food but also a wonderful view over the Stuttgart basin.

As far as food is concerned, the state capital has two sides to it, both equally appreciated by its inhabitants. Exquisite and highly decorated on the one hand, Swabian and down to- earth on the other. Lentils with Spätzle (Swabian-style noodles) are the Swabian national dish, and former German President Horst Köhler even had Gaisburger Marsch (a hotpot with potatoes and noodles) served in Bellevue Palace. Specialities such as Gaisburger Marsch and Maultaschen (filled pasta) demonstrate Swabia's legendary frugality at its best. The remains of the day land in the stockpot or are hidden in some kind of dough. The birth of the Swabian Maultasche has given rise to a great many legends. One claims that the Cistercian monks of Maulbronn Monastery (hence the name) were unwilling to go without meat during the Lenten season, so without further ado they concealed the forbidden food in a pasta dough.

Stuttgart is Germany's biggest wine-growing community and the only metropolis with its own municipal wine estate. Typical local grapes are the Trollinger, Lemberger and Riesling varieties. The wines produced in Stuttgart and its surrounding region need fear no comparison.

But also a wide variety of international cuisine can be found in Stuttgart and its region. A list of excellent Indian restaurants can be provided upon request.
More information on: www.stuttgart-tourist.com