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Parking in Stuttgart

• Parking Garage BW-Bank APCOA (70173) is open 24hrs and close to Schlossplatz, Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, and the Old Castle.
• Tiefgarage Schillerplatz APCOA (70173) with 190 spaces, and open 24/7, it’s close to History Museum Württemberg, Wilhelm Palais, and the Stiftskirche.
• Parkhaus NeckarPark (70372) is open 24hrs, close to the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Fridas Pier, and SchweineMuseum Stuttgart.

Key roads in Stuttgart

• The Autobahn A8 connects Karlsruhe to Munich, running east to west through the city.
• The Autobahn A81 connects Würzburg to Singen and runs north to south through Stuttgart.
• The B10 expressway runs through the city, connecting most of Stuttgart’s suburbs to the centre.

How to get from Stuttgart to Berlin

It around 6 and a half hours to drive the 630 km from Stuttgart to Berlin.

1. Get onto B14 and follow signs for B10.
2. Take the B10/B27 slip road and continue on the B10 for around 6 km.
3. Take the exit onto A81 and continue for around 35 km until you reach the exit onto A6.
4. Follow signs for A9 towards Berlin and take the exit. Continue on A9 for around 370 km.
5. Exit onto A10, then continue onto A115, following signs for Berlin.

How to get from Stuttgart to Munich

Munich is a two and a half hour, 233km drive from Stuttgart.

1. Get onto the B27 from Stuttgart city and continue onto the A8
2. Stay on the A8 until it merges with the A99 as you approach Munich, then join the A9.
3. Turn left onto the 2R and follow signs for Munich centre.

Best places to stay in Stuttgart

Hilton Garden Inn Stuttgart NeckarPark

Mercedesstraße 75, 70372 Stuttgart

The modern and striking Hilton Garden Inn hotel is just minutes away from some of the city’s most iconic venues, attractions and arenas, with the Mercedes Museum located just 800 metres away. Their in-house restaurant offers meals and room service, but they also have a 24-hour pantry for late night drinks and snacks.

Maritim Hotel Stuttgart

Seidenstraße 34, 70174 Stuttgart

The well-connected Maritim sits next to beautiful Hoppenlau Park and is minutes away from the popular shopping district, Bosch-Areal. The hotel boasts modern and stylish room designs, and has three restaurants to choose from, as well as a gym, indoor pool, and piano bar.

ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart

Heilbronner Str. 21, 70191 Stuttgart

This amazing work of Spanish architecture stands out amongst the buildings surrounding the Camino. Design and art take centre stage here, with each room welcoming guests with cool sandstone and natural woods. The Arcotel Camino hosts a gym, spa, bar, and restaurant and is conveniently located beside a wealth of shops and the stunning Pragfriedhof Stuttgart.

Best places to eat in Stuttgart

Onkel Otto

Böblinger Str. 14, 70178 Stuttgart

This cosy understated restaurant serves up a wealth of classic Swabian German dishes, but they’re most famous for their extensive schnitzel menu. Will you go for the classic, Madagascan, or Devil schnitzel? Onkel Otto is the local restaurant you tell your friends at home about.

Weinstube Kachelofen

Eingang, Eberhardstraße, Töpferstraße 10, 70173 Stuttgart

Weinstube Kachelofen makes you feel like you’re stepping into a friend’s kitchen. They serve heart-warming traditional Swabian dishes and are proud to source all their ingredients locally. Try their rustic goulash or fresh monkfish, and finish with the obligatory apple strudel for dessert.

Zum Ackerbürger

Spreuergasse 38, 70372 Stuttgart

If you’re in the mood for some fine dining, then Zum Ackerbürger is the place to go. Combining traditional German dishes with contemporary twists, the restaurant itself is housed in the second oldest house in Stuttgart. Choose between fresh seafood, lean steaks, or one of their speciality soups.

Best things to do in and around Stuttgart

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Mercedesstraße 100, 70372 Stuttgart

This iconic museum covers over 130 years of German automotive history, all housed on nine floors stretching across 16,500 square metres. A must-see stop off on your trip to Stuttgart, you can explore the 160 vehicles, from some of the oldest cars in the world to modern masterpieces of the road and racetrack.

Wilhelma

Wilhelma 13, 70376 Stuttgart

One of Germany’s top zoos and conservatories, Wilhelma is a beautiful, well-kept park housing hundreds of rare species of flora and fauna. Originally built for King Wilhelm I, the unique Moorish conservatory and park now welcomes over 2 million visitors every year.

Public Library Stuttgart

Mailänder Platz 1, 70173 Stuttgart

So much more than just a library, you have to see this feat of architectural design to believe it. The library only opened in 2011, but since then has become one of the most popular attractions in the city. Explore the many levels of literature and, at the end of your visit, stop off at the café or relax on the gorgeous rooftop terrace.