- Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
- Stuttgart Airport: 20minutes by car, 30 minutes by S-Bahn
- Nearest railway station: Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Currency: Euro
Stuttgart is known as the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche yet it is much more than just a car city. One of the greenest cities in Europe, it also offers a number of first-rate art collections with the State Gallery being a special highlight for lovers of both art and architecture. If you are looking for some great shopping opportunities, go to Königstraße for well-known fashion chains; the area around the Stiftskirche for exclusive labels; or the Gerberviertel for individual boutiques. The city offers a rich cultural diversity, spectacular architecture, idyllic public parks, elegant shopping plazas and majestic palaces. For car enthusiasts, however, both automobile museums are not to be missed.
You can fly up to 5 times daily from London Heathrow to Stuttgart and back with British Airways and Eurowings.
Duty-free-shopping:
Taking home the perfect gift or souvenir is part of the fun of traveling! And you can find both directly at Stuttgart Airport. As soon as you have passed the security check, they can look around in the stores. Here you can find fashion and accessories for women, men and children as well as duty-free goods.
Food & Drink:
No one has to leave Stuttgart Airport hungry or thirsty! There is a wide selection of tempting cafes and restaurants where you can find everything from traditional German and international dishes to snacks and drinks.
Observation Deck:
After you have checked in and dropped off your luggage, you can watch the planes taking off and landing on our runway. Before going to the security check, you can relax and enjoy the view while sitting in one of the comfortable sun lounger-style chairs.
SkyLand:
Discover the exciting world of aviation! SkyLand offers something for everyone, whether young and old. At numerous infotainment modules, interactive games and a real turbine of a Boeing 777 as a photo backdrop, airport fans can inform themselves and pass the time. The store also sells merchandise from the airport.
Reisebank:
ReiseBank at Stuttgart Airport holds up to 100 varieties, so you can get the right currency for your next vacation trip here, even at short notice. In addition, a Tax Refund (Global Blue, Planet Tax Free and Tax Free Germany) is offered.
Rental car:
Book a rental car with one of the eight companies that have counters on the arrivals level of Stuttgart Airport.
“S-Bahn”:
The journey time between Stuttgart main station and Stuttgart Airport is 30 minutes. During core hours, the S-Bahn trains run every 15 minutes from the main station, and every 30 minutes on weekends during off-peak hours. From the main station you can reach Breuninger in about 10 minutes on foot.
From the main station to the airport, a ticket for 2 tariff zones must be purchased.
Subway:
The U6 takes passengers from the main train station to the airport in about 30 minutes. The stop is opposite the terminal, which is a 5-minute walk away. The trains run every 10 minutes during core hours, and also every 10 minutes between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends.
From the main station to the airport, a ticket for 2 tariff zones must be purchased.
Stuttgart is a city full of castles and palaces. Enjoy a boat trip on the River Neckar and marvel at the beautiful old town.
Have a look to the Stuttgarter Staatsgalerie (State Gallery) which is located on Konrad Adenauer Strasse and mainly exhibits 20th-century arte
More than 80 cars are on display in the 5,600 square metre exhibition area, styled and designed futuristically by the Viennese architect Delugan Meissl and ranging from the legendary wheel hub motor of the Lohner-Porsche, the world's first hybrid automobile built as far back as in 1900, all the way to the latest generation of the Porsche 911.
Take a journey through more than 125 years of fascinating automotive history - and on into the future. Covering an area of over 16,500 square metres on nine levels, the exhibition presents 160 vehicles and over 1,500 exhibits.
The Old State Gallery is one of Europe's most popular art museums and houses outstanding paintings from Gothic to Romantic.
The New State Gallery presents works of classic modernism, expressionism and contemporary art.
The 217-metre high television Tower was built in 1954-1956 and offers the most spectacular views of the city. Look out over the vineyard landscape of the Neckar Valley and the lush Black Forest.
The Gaststätte zum Paulaner is a traditional German beer house and very popular for locals and visitors. Order a popular Paulaner beer and traditional food such as sauerkraut and various kinds of sausages. There is also a terrace that is used during summer evenings.
The Alte Post is one of the oldest restaurants in Stuttgart. The traditional atmosphere is accompanied by gourmet food and is directly located on the market square.
The Fernsehturm Restaurant is situated at the top of the Stuttgart television tower. The menu is a mix of German and Italian cuisine.
Offers genuine Swabian cooking and is located in a house which is over 100 years old.
For people not on a budget, the Schlossgarten restaurant offers fine French cuisine as well as local specialities. Fine wines complement the excellent food.
The main shopping area, the Königsstrasse, presents a lot of designer stores like Valentino, Cartier and Boss. There are also several department stores, specialist outlets and cafes.
Hidden away in the old part of Stuttgart lies the Bohnenvirtel (Bean Quarter). This area has some of the most interesting wine taverns, international restaurants and countless tiny shops, offering products from all over the world.
Classic Rock Cafe: This bar plays classic rock music and offers a great food and drink menu.
Amadeus: This traditional bar has an intimate ambience created by the dark wood, low tables and comfy leather chairs.
Biergarten im Schloßgarten: Provides the essential German beer garden atmosphere in Stuttgart.
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