Stuttgart Facts

The city and its name originate from a horse farm, " Stutengarten", which was founded in 950 CE in the Nesenbach Valley. Formerly an agricultural region, it developed into a beautiful residential town, and later forged important industrial links. Daimler, Bosch and Porsche are some of important names which have historically been associated with Stuttgart. Other than that it is known as a wine-growing area and for its parks and gardens. Those who visit Stuttgart are often fascinated by the contrasts that characterize the town's layout and yet these variations harmonize well in this setting.

City Center

The city is situated in a valley which is open on one side. From the center of town, one...

...is not a city of concrete -- two-thirds of the land inside the city limits is devoted to parks, gardens, and woodland. Yet Stuttgart is one of Germany's largest manufacturing cities, the home of Mercedes, Porsche, and Zeiss optical equipment. It's also the site of international trade fairs and congresses.

As a cultural center, Stuttgart is without peer in southwestern Germany. The Stuttgart Ballet is known throughout the world, and its State Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra are also highly regarded. In addition, Stuttgart boasts an abundance of theater groups, cultural festivals, and museums, and is also the largest wine-growing city in Germany.

The name "Stuttgart" comes from a stud farm...