Begin your trip by exploring the city of Stuttgart. Visit the Stuttgart Palace Square, the largest square in the city. We recommend to take a stroll through the romantic Castle Gardens afterwards. Then you can explore the Stuttgart State Gallery, which houses a vast art collection. Lastly, enjoy a delicious meal at the Kartoffelhaus, one of the oldest restaurants in town.
Get ready to revel in automobiles on day two. Take a trip to the Porsche Museum, which boasts over 80 automobiles showcasing the firm's expertise. Stroll through the exhibits to get a glimpse of the history of Porsche’s legendary sports car. Next, head to the Mercedes Benz Museum, here, you can enjoy a great historical experience since the museum traces the development of all types of vehicles over the past 125 years.
For day 3, spend a whole day exploring the city of Ludwigsburg and Blühendes Barock, a breathtaking Garden of Eden with charming fountains, a butterfly house, and other stunning sights. You can admire the architecture of city buildings in Ludwigsburg and you're also advised to visit the Ludwigsburg Castle, where you can learn about the life and times of royals in the region.
Wrap up your trip with a culinary tour of the city. Visit the famous Stuttgart market hall and grab a quick breakfast of traditional German bread and coffee. Taste the famous Maultaschen and Spätzle dishes at the historic Zwölf Apostel restaurant.
Explore specialty markets as well; stop by the Stuttgart Wine-Tasting Market or the African Market, which takes place every Saturday and sells handcrafted accessories and clothing.
If you have more time, you can also consider visiting the Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, a unique attraction in Stuttgart. For those who are interested in history, trip to museums such as the Old Castle Museum and the Stuttgart History Museum would be highly recommended.
If you have less time, consider combining day 2 and day 3, to create more time for shopping and exploring nearby markets. Beer enthusiasts can also book slots in one of the brewery tours.