Stuttgart

Theme & amusement parks

Board a hop-on-hop-off bus with this day ticket and explore Stuttgart at your own pace. Your 24-hour hop-on-hop-off ticket gives you enough time to explore the city as you wish. You have the choice between the blue and the green tour. You can get on and off as often as you like at 8 stops on the Blue Tour and 8 stops on the Green Tour in the greater Stuttgart area. Alternatively, you can stay on the bus and enjoy the flair of the city from your seat. The Blue Tour takes about 100 minutes, the Green Tour about 60 minutes. Discover multi-faceted Stuttgart and get ready for a city full of surprises. Learn all kinds of interesting and entertaining facts about Baden-Württemberg’s pulsating state capital with the audio guide, which is available in 10 languages (additional Swabian channel and children's channel), in premium sound quality. With a combination ticket, you can explore the Blue and the Green Tour. Please note that the Green Tour only run in the summer season from April to October. Blue Tour Stops: 1) Tourist Information 2) Schlossplatz 3) Pig Museum 4) Mercedes Benz Museum 5)Weingenuss / Römer 6) Weinwanderung 7) Killesberg / Weissenhofmuseum 8) Linden Museum Green Tour Stops: 1) Tourist Information 2) Schlossplatz 3) TV Tower 4) 'Zacke' Rack Railway 5) Funicular Railway 6) Marienplatz Square 7) Karlshöhe 8) Linden Museum

At 217 meters tall, the TV Tower of Stuttgart was the first in the world and thus the oft-imitated prototype for many other television towers. Regarded as an aesthetic and architectural masterpiece, TV Tower Stuttgart has remained unique with its harmonious proportions and timeless design.  One of Stuttgart's main landmarks, the tower has long attracted visitors from all over the world. Those that reach the top will be treated to fantastic views of the surrounding areas, over the vineyard landscape of the Neckar valley, the Swabian country, towards the Alps, Black Forest and the Odenwald. You may also wish to stop at the restaurant in the tower for a bite to eat or a drink.

The Mercedes‑Benz Museum in Stuttgart 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. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm. Last admission is 5pm.

Discover the eerie history of Stuttgart on a guided ghost tour in Old Town. See the Market square, Collegiate Church, the Old Castle, and the Schlossplatz. Learn about dark encounters with headless horsemen and shadowy figures that can still be seen at dawn today. Hear stories about the history of Stuttgart and find out, among other things, where the bean quarter got its name, what the city owes to a hidden stream, and about graveyards in the olden times.

Experience a uniquely illuminated circular walk through the zoological botanical garden of Wilhelma and let yourself be carried away by many glittering illuminations into a unique Christmas world after dark. The Christmas Garden Stuttgart promises a magical journey through enchanting fantasy worlds and guarantees a wonderful open-air experience for young and old. Escape the drudgery of winter with a trip to the fanciful Christmas Garden at the Wilhelma Zoo. Wandering through the zoo, explore the transformed grounds across a roughly mile-long track, taking in the romantic winter wonderland laid out before you. Amble down long paths alongside waterways, reflecting the Christmas lights strung upon the trees above, taking a moment to pause in fancifully decorated gazebos. With colorful floodlights illuminating snow-covered trees, massive arrays of Christmas lights strung upon buildings and branches, and musical accompaniments to boot, the Christmas Garden is a celebration of the joy of the holidays. Admission tickets are timed to assure a relaxing experience for all, but all are welcome to stay in the gardens until they close. In addition to several gastronomic stands on the circular route, the Wilhelma Restaurant Amazonica is also available. In a special ambience, you can expect, among other things, regional dishes and Swabian specialties suitable for the Christmas season.

Explore the home ground of VfB Stuttgart and discover the new and ultra-modern main stand. The Porsche Tunnel Club is unique in a German football stadium. The Mercedes-Benz Business Centre shines in new splendour. Find out everything you need to know about the arena, its history and the team in white and red. Look forward to the new centrepiece of the arena. The new team dressing room and the new media centre. Feel the emotions in the standing area of the Cannstatter Kurve and take a seat on the players' benches. After the tour, stock up on new VfB Stuttgart apparel, with 10% off in the Fan-Center.

Combine your love of adventure and canoes in this unique experience on Stuggart's section of the Neckar! Come to the Riverhouse in Stuttgart Münster and rent a canoe for 2 hours. Enjoy stunning views of natural and urban landscapes. First, you will be equipped with a paddle and a life jacket. Listen to a short introductory briefing before beginning your adventure on the water. Spend quality time with your family, friends or your partner. Map out your route of discovery using a helpful route map, which shows you which tours are passable and which corners of the river you can explore. After an enjoyable day, order some food and drink, and relax at the Riverhouse beach.

See the vineyards of Stuttgart in a covered wagon and enjoy a tasting of local wine on this wagon tour. Benefit from the knowledge of wine experts and try typical local wines and snacks. Start at Münster a district of Stuttgart and marvel at the beautiful landscape along the Neckar River. Pass impressively steep slopes on your way to Stuttgart-Mühlhausen. Admire the views of Max-Eyth-Lake and the Neckar Valley as you travel along beautiful paths. Stop to enjoy a tasting of local wines and snacks with a local wine expert before returning to Stuttgart. Water is also provided.

There is something special about Stuttgart's city center. Two magnificent palaces watch over its lively shopping streets and you are never more than a short stroll away from the extensive palace gardens, dotted with sculptures, fountains and lakes. At the center of the city is Palace Square, a vibrant place in the heart of the city with a wide range of great restaurants and cafes, lined by impressive porticoed buildings. Tour the parks, the baroque New Palace and the avant-garde facade of the art museum, for a unique experience, one that surprises and delights every visitor. Find out all about Stuttgart's fascinating cultural history and fun facts on this charming city walk.

After meeting your guide at the inner courtyard of the old orphanage , your guided tour will begin. Throughout your tour, a resolute Swabian housewife (or her husband), armed with a broom and a duster, will guide you through the inner city of Stuttgart. Knowing no discretion, your housewife-guide will dig up the dirt on their neighbors. She will divulge to you her most economical cooking recipes, and will also shed some light about some of the great Stuttgart personalities. Nothing is safe from Frau Schwätzele. Only one person enjoys her undivided respect, and that is the inventor of the notorious Swabian Kehrwoche. Take part in this cheerful yet unusual city walk, and after around 2 hours you will result in the courtyard of the old castle.