Stuttgart
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Discover the history of Stuttgart
The capital of Baden-Württemberg and historic heart of German automotive industry, Stuttgart spreads between vineyards and hills, surrounded by sites housing the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums. In winter, Schlossplatz and Markthalle host lively Christmas markets, perfect for discovering local crafts over a Glühwein. Proximity to the Swabian Alps enables excursions to ski slopes and winter hikes through snowy landscapes. City-center taverns, nestled in the alleys of the Bohnenviertel district, offer a warm atmosphere. The city's museums and galleries, such as the Staatsgalerie, provide a welcome alternative on the coldest days.
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Discover the best attractions in Stuttgart and its surroundings
Schlossplatz
Stuttgart's Schlossplatz ice rink offers seasonal outdoor skating in the heart of the city's main square, surrounded by historic architecture and winter markets.
Esslingen Market Square
Esslingen's Christmas Market, set in a picturesque medieval town square, features traditional wooden stalls selling crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats alongside mulled wine and festive decorations.
Black Forest National Park
Baden-Württemberg's first national park, created in 2014 along the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, where spruce forest is left unmanaged between the open Grinden heath and the corrie lake of Mummelsee. About ninety minutes' drive from Stuttgart.
Königstraße
Königstraße transforms into a glittering winter spectacle with elaborate Christmas lights and decorations, drawing crowds to Stuttgart's main shopping avenue for festive atmosphere and holiday cheer.
Liftverbund Feldberg Skigebiet
The largest ski area in the Black Forest pools the lifts around the Feldberg (1,493 m), Germany's highest summit outside the Alps, under a single pass. It sits roughly two hours by road from Stuttgart, near the Swiss border.
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