Stuttgart, 5 hoteles

State Gallery Stuttgart is a haven of paintings and sculptures from the 14th century up till the present day. With the 20th century as the main collection area, it is one of the most visited museums in Germany The permanent collection currently contains around eight hundred works of art. Some of the highlights include works by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Oskar Schlemmer and Max Beckmann.

Experience impressive views over Stuttgart, the wine landscape of the Neckar valley, the Swabian countryside across to the Alb mountains, the Black Forest and the Odenwald Forest! On many clear days, you can see as far as the German, Austrian and Swiss Alps. The landmark of the city is the first tower of its kind and was used as a model for television towers all over the world.

In the middle of Stuttgart in the 18th century, a second Versailles was built. The Neue Schloss Stuttgart Castle is the last grand, Baroque palatial residence in Germany. A symbol of this era, it maintains a simple facade. The only decorative pieces are the figures on the balustrades. Another attraction of this impressive building is the Roman Lapidarium, a significant collection of provincial Roman stone monuments, found in the cellar vault of the castle.

The Porsche Museum impresses even before you enter it! With its unique architecture, the museum building appears to be floating in the air. The exhibition itself comprises 80 vehicles. The idea behind the “rolling museum” means that it changes constantly. When individual exhibits take part in classic car rallies, the other models move around, as a result. So there’s always something new to see in the Porsche Museum!

Killesberg Park invites you to relax! Completed in 1939 for the Imperial Garden Show, the park is still the only large, well-preserved example of 1930s landscape gardening. One of the park’s main draws is the petting zoo with llamas, donkeys, sheep and goats. Another attraction is the small train, which you can take around the garden to see it from another angle. Cafés invite you to enjoy coffee and cake, or you can relax and enjoy the sun by the picturesque outdoor pool.

Initially, the old castle had a moat to protect the gardens. The castle’s character was first embellished by Duke Christof von Württemberg. He converted the interior of the old castle into a magnificent Renaissance palace. The castle church was housed in one wing.

Discover the Stiftskirche Collegiate Church! It’s the landmark of historic Stuttgart. Its architectural style has been inspired by different eras, such the Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Especially impressive are the both of the towers: The west tower with its octagonal shape appears much more imposing than the south tower, which is finished with a pointed roof.

Visit Germany’s only zoological-botanical garden! Wilhelma is unique, thanks to its combination of animal park, botanical gardens and historic park. Visitors can discover 8,000 animals and around 6000 plant types. Experience an exciting exhibition of the animal and plant kingdoms of Wilhelma in this unique park!

Learn all about the history of Mercedes Benz! Among the many attractions are 160 vehicle exhibits. The interactive exhibition is all about technology. You’ll not only get interesting insights into the design process, but you can also design how you would see the car of the future. You can also take part in a factory tour of Untertürkheim village to see it during production times. Normal museum opening times are Tuesday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00. Group tours are also available to book in advance.

The State Theatre’s multi-faceted building is made up of the Stuttgart Opera, the Stuttgart Ballet and Stuttgart Theatre. For all visitors who would like to take a look behind the scenes of the theatre, guided tours are offered, showing the opera house and some theatre workshops. You need to book in advance. The Royal Court Theatre, built between 1909 and 1912, was unfortunately almost completely destroyed during the Second World War. Only the opera house survived. The versatile main hall and the large ceiling paintings in the auditorium are definitely worth seeing.