Stuttgart 3-Day Itinerary

A modern art museum in a striking glass cube building. The permanent collection on the lower floor is free, focusing on 20th-century German art and photography.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed until 21:00, Mon closed

💡 The free collection is in the basement; go straight down the stairs, avoid the paid upper floors. The glass roof gives good city views from inside.

The historic market square with the old Rathaus, church, and pedestrian streets. Markets and festivals happen regularly here, and you can explore free of charge.

🕐 Outdoor area accessible 24/7

💡 Check out the weekly farmers' market on Saturdays for local produce and a lively atmosphere. Grab a beer at a nearby brewery pub afterwards.

Franca e Franco · ££

Siegels Tellerchen · ££

A top-tier art museum with works from Old Masters to 20th-century pieces. The permanent collection is free to visit; temporary exhibitions cost extra.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed until 20:00, Mon closed

💡 Head to the top-floor café for a cheap coffee and a view over the rooftops. Free entry on first Sundays of the month for the building itself.

State art gallery with a collection spanning Old Masters to contemporary pieces. Free on Wednesdays. Otherwise tickets are €5 for adults.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed until 20:00; closed Mon

💡 Go on a Wednesday for free general entry, but the special exhibitions still cost extra. The building itself (by James Stirling) is worth a look.

Major art museum with old masters and modern collections. Admission is free every Wednesday, and otherwise costs €7.

🕐 Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Wed 10am–8pm, Mon closed (free only on Wed)

💡 Go on a Wednesday afternoon (closes at 8pm) to avoid queues. The modern wing has an impressive view of the city from its roof terrace.

A long, narrow park running along the main train station. Good for a quiet walk, with old trees, a children's playground and a small pond. Connects to the Schlossgarten.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Stop at the kiosk near the station end for cheap pretzels; it's a local lunch spot for office workers.

Höhencafe Killesberg

Bierstüble

The central square of Stuttgart, flanked by the Old Palace and New Palace. Large open space with fountains and gardens, often hosting events.

💡 Visit early morning for a quiet walk before the crowds. The U-Bahn station below is a quick way to get anywhere.

The central square of Stuttgart, with the New Palace (Neues Schloss) as a backdrop. The palace gardens are open for wandering, and the square itself is a large

💡 Come on a sunny weekend afternoon when locals picnic on the grass. The palace interior costs to enter, but the grounds and views are free.

The main square in Stuttgart's centre, with the Neues Schloss palace as a backdrop. A large open space with fountains, lawns and benches, often hosting events o

💡 Go early on a weekday morning if you want photos without crowds; the fountain is a good meeting point.

The main city square, surrounded by the New Palace, Old Palace and modern buildings. Open paved area with fountains and lawns where locals sunbathe, picnic, or

💡 Grab takeaway currywurst from a nearby stand and sit on the steps of the fountain. Good for people-watching around 5pm.

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