Stuttgart region: Insider knowledge for your extended stay

The new attraction started with nine scenes and was inspired by a trip Schöchle took to Holland. There, he saw a fairy-tale garden near Tilburg and adopted the idea in the hope that the new attraction would make Blooming Baroque more inviting for visitors. On 16 May 1959, the gates to a concept designed independently of Tilburg were successfully opened. Since then, new scenes have been added and some – such as the fairy-tale mushrooms, some of which are musical – have always been part of the park. Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and The Brave Little Tailor all come to life, for example. The fairy-tale stream also invites visitors to go on a boat trip.

The attractions are designed to guarantee magic, adventure and thrills for visitors of all ages. The themes include an adventure trail, zip line, toddler area and high-wire garden, a climbing wall, Rolly Toys – tractors and trailers – the fun shooter area with soft, brightly coloured balls as far as the eye can see, and Tobis Kletterhöhle, a climbing cavern spanning three floors. There is a catering area in the park, where salads, pizza, chips, burgers and Asian dishes are served, as well as cakes, doughnuts, muffins and fresh crêpes.

On four wheels, beginners and pros can tackle countless obstacles and ramps in the park with a range of difficulty levels, as well as other hazards, and perfect their style or put their skills to the test. If you have your waveboard, scooter or BMX with you, this is also just the place for you. The complex is surrounded by green space and is just ten minutes away from the hotel by car. Most visitors come along in the evening from around 5 p.m., but you won’t be alone during the day, either.

The restaurant is located in one of Ludwigsburg’s most traditional venues. The interior is furnished with lots of wood and blue furniture and immediately feels pleasantly calm – perfect for a relaxed evening. During the day, the large windows create an inviting atmosphere. At VIVA you can enjoy delicious meat and fish specialities as well as vegetarian dishes. The pasta can be customised to suit your taste – for example, with prawns, strips of steak, vegetables or burrata. Tip: leave room for dessert! Pancakes, a coconut dream and tiramisu await.

She proves what a great idea it was in the bakery at her little patisserie and cafe, where her ideas for sweet creations acquire their colour, shape and flavour. Even if the little tartlets look almost too good to eat at first glance, you should give in to your curiosity and sample the taste sensation of her creations in flavours like raspberry panna cotta, mini cheesecake and forest fruits, coconut and mango, chocolate and blackcurrant, or lemon and mandarin. Some of these indulgent treats can even be enjoyed by visitors with a gluten-free or vegan diet.

The tower-like restaurant has a robust, inviting feel, with plenty of wood, lots of nostalgic pictures and cosy leather upholstery. On the first floor, you either sit in booths or at tables in the middle of the restaurant, or you can treat yourself to a moment of calm in the cigar lounge. The view from the large window facades is reminiscent of the vast expanses as you travel along Route 66. The dishes conjure up unforgettable culinary moments: the menu includes Sashi filet mignon, buffalo rump steak, T-bone steak, short ribs and burgers, delicious sauces, and sides like fries or baked potato.

Amidst works by Monet, Picasso, and Beuys, you’ll stroll through impressive galleries that bring art to life. Perfect for an inspiring break in the heart of Stuttgart if you want to experience culture, architecture, and the big names of the art world.

But Black Light Stuttgart takes the black light experience to a whole new level: not only fabrics, but entire landscapes glow in neon colours here! The location is home to 18 3D indoor black light mini gold tracks spread across 800 square metres, some of which are extra long, including black light amusement machines, air and ice hockey, boxers, black light table football, basketball, retro Pac-Man (and other games), virtual pinball, cliffhanger, a crazy light reaction game and a ten-metre laser course with 20 laser beams.

The opera itself is even considered outside of Europe to be one of the world’s most important opera houses, and constantly provides fresh impetus for contemporary music theatre – up to 1,404 visitors to the opera per performance will be left in no doubt of that fact. Titles such as ‘Opera House of the Year’ and ‘Opera Chorus of the Year’ are a testament to the quality of the establishment and its chorus. The institution’s history dates back to the seventeenth century. If you would like to find out more about the opera’s history and how large-scale stage productions are put together, you should not only purchase a ticket for a performance, but also for the 90-minute guided tour.

The exhibition space, spanning 12,000 square metres spread across several interconnected buildings, is home both to masterpieces and an internationally acclaimed collection of modernist art. Public tours are also offered at the Staatsgalerie. Anyone wishing to chat afterwards over a cup of coffee and slice of cake or a glass of wine can visit the Fresko Café in the renovated, listed facilities, also located in the Staatsgalerie.

The view from here across the water is sublime – but the view of the Wandelhalle is equally attractive. The open colonnade is illuminated in different colours overnight; the reflections in the lake make the architecture all the more dramatic. During the day, the chequered floor is a real eye-catcher and the canopy provides a shady spot. Those who believe that seeing a bride brings good luck should spend some time at the Wandelhalle … the building is a much-loved location for wedding photos.

The historic, listed hangars of the former state airport of Württemberg together with new buildings and an extensive outdoor area now form Motorworld Region Stuttgart, a 50,000m² space ideal for exhibition purposes. The collection housed here changes daily as professional vendors sell, restore, maintain and hire out their treasures. Very special specimens such as private vintage cars, sports cars and supercars are displayed in glass cases. However, Motorworld is not just about marvelling from a distance: also included are accessory shows, gallery owners, flight and racing simulators as well as catering facilities.