Things to Do in Stuttgart

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.

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.

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.

Two museums in one—Rosenstein focuses on biology and geology, with free entry to the permanent collection. Highlights include a giant whale skeleton and local fossils.

🕐 Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm; closed Mondays

💡 The museum is inside Rosenstein Park, so combine your visit with a walk. Entry to the adjacent Löwentor Museum costs extra.

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.

A UNESCO-listed housing estate built for the 1927 exhibition, featuring white modernist houses by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and others. The streets are free to walk.

🕐 24 hours (exteriors) / Tours limited hours

💡 The Le Corbusier house has a paid tour but you can see the exteriors for free. Best in the morning for good light and fewer people.

A major art gallery with a permanent collection spanning Old Masters to contemporary works. The ground floor and some special exhibition areas are free; the rest costs a small fee.

🕐 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, Wednesday late opening until 8pm; closed Mondays

💡 The free section includes works by Beckmann and Schlemmer. Visit on a Wednesday when the entire museum is free after 5pm.

A striking nine-storey cube-shaped library with a rooftop terrace and reading garden. The building is an architectural landmark, with a calm inner courtyard and free access to all floors.

🕐 Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun closed

💡 Take the lift to the top for panoramic views over the city. The rooftop terrace closes at dusk, so go late afternoon. It's also a quiet place to sit and read for free.

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.

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.

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 or just locals sunbathing.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 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 skate.

🕐 24/7, but fountains may be switched off November–March

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

A large hillside park originally laid out for a 1939 garden show. It has flower beds, a small lake, playgrounds, a miniature railway, and panoramic city views from the Killesberg Tower. The park is free; the tower costs 2€ to climb.

🕐 Park: 24 hours daily; Tower: Apr-Oct 10am-7pm

💡 Pack a picnic and walk up to the viewing platform on the tower for sunset. The miniature railway (4€ per ride) runs on weekends and holidays – kids love it. Free parking outside the park gates on weekdays.

A large public park with gardens, a lake, and a viewing tower. Great for a long walk or a picnic, with plenty of open space and a miniature railway in summer.

🕐 Open 24 hours (park); tower hours vary, typically daylight hours

💡 Go up the Killesberg Tower for sweeping views of the city and surrounding vineyards—entry is free and the climb is worth it.

A large, hilly park with flowerbeds, a lake, playgrounds, and walking paths. There's also a miniature railway and lookout tower.

🕐 Daily, dawn to dusk (generally 7am–10pm)

💡 Take the city train to Killesberg or walk from the centre up the hill. The park is free, but the tower and train cost a few euros. Go early to avoid crowds.

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

🕐 24 hours

💡 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 pedestrian space with fountains and cafes.

🕐 Always open (grounds); palace closed to public, but exterior visible 24/7

💡 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 city centre, dominated by the Neues Schloss palace. The square itself is open space with fountains, lawns, and views of the palace and the Fernsehturm. It holds markets and events throughout the year.

🕐 24 hours daily

💡 Grab a currywurst from a street stall on the south side and sit on the grass by the fountain for a cheap lunch with a view. The palace gardens behind it are quieter for a picnic.

Stuttgart sits in a wine region, and you can walk through urban vineyards like the ones on the Uhlandshöhe hill. Free self-guided routes with views over the city.

🕐 Open 24 hours (vineyards accessible year-round)

💡 Follow the 'Weinwanderweg' signposts from the city centre; the best views are from the Mönchberg vineyard just above the city.

A UNESCO-listed housing estate built for a 1927 exhibition, featuring modern architecture by Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and others. You can walk the streets and view the buildings from outside.

🕐 Exterior accessible 24/7

💡 Visit on a weekday morning when it's quietest. The estate's neighbourhood also has a small café with a nice terrace.