Stuttgart is a big city with a small-town vibe, comprised of many suburbs and towns. Driving down its winding roads is a great way to see the place, just watch out for the various pedestrianised zones and one-way systems.
Once inside the city the roads are well connected, with several major highways leading in and out of Stuttgart – including the B27 and B14. When arriving from Stuttgart Airport, the centre is only a 20-minute drive away via the B27 north.
Parking is limited in the centre, with only parking garages available at an hourly fee. However, the city does offer Park and Ride services in the outer districts, which can also help avoid getting stuck in congestion during peak hours.
Nestled between Frankfurt and Munich, Stuttgart is in a prime location to explore wider Germany. The Black Forest, said to be the inspiration behind many of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, is less than two hours away via the A81 motorway. Or take a trip to the quintessential Germany town of Heidelberg, about an hour-and-a-half away to the north-east, promising palaces, castles and Gothic churches.
When driving in and around Stuttgart, you’ll need to drive on the right-hand side of the road and stick to the speed limits – displayed in km/h. In Germany’s cities and towns, the speed limit is mostly 50km/h (31mph). Then, when driving on highways and open roads, this
increases to 100 km/h (62mph). The autobahn doesn’t have a standardised speed limit, with many parts unrestricted. However, the recommended speed limit is 130km/h (80mph).
Stuttgart is a big city with a small-town vibe, comprised of many suburbs and towns. Driving down its winding roads is a great way to see the place, just watch out for the various pedestrianised zones and one-way systems.
Once inside the city the roads are well connected, with several major highways leading in and out of Stuttgart – including the B27 and B14. When arriving from Stuttgart Airport, the centre is only a 20-minute drive away via the B27 north.
Parking is limited in the centre, with only parking garages available at an hourly fee. However, the city does offer Park and Ride services in the outer districts, which can also help avoid getting stuck in congestion during peak hours.
Nestled between Frankfurt and Munich, Stuttgart is in a prime location to explore wider Germany. The Black Forest, said to be the inspiration behind many of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, is less than two hours away via the A81 motorway. Or take a trip to the quintessential Germany town of Heidelberg, about an hour-and-a-half away to the north-east, promising palaces, castles and Gothic churches.
When driving in and around Stuttgart, you’ll need to drive on the right-hand side of the road and stick to the speed limits – displayed in km/h. In Germany’s cities and towns, the speed limit is mostly 50km/h (31mph). Then, when driving on highways and open roads, this
increases to 100 km/h (62mph). The autobahn doesn’t have a standardised speed limit, with many parts unrestricted. However, the recommended speed limit is 130km/h (80mph).