Schlossplatz
The great central square, with the New Palace, the Jubilee Column and fountains, next to the Königstraße shopping street.
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart: airports, things to do and where to stay
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, spreads across a valley ringed by hills and vineyards. It is the birthplace of the car, home to the headquarters and museums of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
Stuttgart airports
From the airport to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart airport is about 10 km from central Stuttgart.
S-Bahn S2 / S3
Link Flughafen/Messe station with the central station (Hauptbahnhof) in about 27 min, with frequent departures.
Stadtbahn U6
Since 2021 it runs to the airport and through the south of the city to the centre. Slower than the S-Bahn, but handy for districts such as Möhringen.
Busterminal (SAB)
Next to the terminals is Stuttgart's main long-distance coach station, with services to many German and European cities.
Taxi
Ranks outside the terminals. The ride to the city centre takes about 20-30 min, depending on traffic.
Stuttgart
Things to do in Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Over a century of motoring history in a spectacular spiral building in the Untertürkheim district.
Wilhelma
Zoo and botanical garden set in a former royal park in Moorish style, by the Neckar river.
Fernsehturm Stuttgart
The world's first concrete TV tower, from 1956, with an observation deck over the city and vineyards.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Stuttgart?
Stuttgart is served by Stuttgart (STR).
How far is the airport from central Stuttgart?
Stuttgart airport is about 10 km from central Stuttgart.
How do I get from the airport to central Stuttgart?
From Stuttgart airport you can take S-Bahn S2 / S3 (train), Stadtbahn U6 (metro), Busterminal (SAB) (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Stuttgart?
Highlights of Stuttgart include Schlossplatz, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Wilhelma, and Fernsehturm Stuttgart.
Photo credits
- Schlossplatz: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercedes-Benz Museum: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wilhelma: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fernsehturm Stuttgart: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons