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Day trips - nearby Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a premier destination that's also the perfect launching point for a variety of day trips. This charming city sits in the middle of the area's top attractions from the Black Forest to a Gothic-style castle. If you're looking for an engaging place to visit, there are plenty of spots that you can reach by a short drive from Stuttgart. Here are some of your best options.
Less than 1 Hour of Travel Time
Discover the Vineyards of Collegium Wirrtemberg
Less than a half-hour outside of Stuttgart lies some of the area's most beautiful wine country. Collegium Wirrtemberg is a popular meeting place for both wine connoisseurs and avid hikers. It lies halfway between Untertürkheim and Rotenberg among the charming vineyards. Have a seat on a beautifully landscaped terrace and sip a glass of sparkling collegium wine.
- Collegium Wirrtemberg: Württembergstraße 230, 70327, Stuttgart
Experience Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg
Just a short 25-minute drive from Stuttgart you'll find the Württemberg Mausoleum. This memorial sits atop the peak of Württemberg Hill, overlooking the Neckar river at the west end of Schurwald woods. Built by King William I in memory of Queen Catherine, the “Sepulchral Chapel” (as it's also called) is a popular destination for a quick day trip.
- GrabkapelleaufdemWürttemberg: Württembergstraße 340, 70327, Stuttgart
Bike Your Way Around Schillerstadt Marbach
About 40 minutes from Stuttgart city center is the charming town of Schillerstadt Marbach. It's situated on the popular cycle route. Take a rented bike tour of Marbach or go hiking on the area's 11.5 kilometers of trails.
- SchillerstadtMarbach: 71672 Marbach am Neckar
Watch a Falcon Hunt at Hohenneuffen Castle
Another excellent choice for an outing from Stuttgart is Hohenneuffen Castle. A large ruin above the town of Neuffen, this destination is a 47-minute drive away and it requires a one-kilometer inclined hike to visit the castle. Partake in a falconry show, enjoy the scenic views, and have dinner on the terrace at the Burg Hohenneuffen restaurant.
- Hohenneuffen Castle: K1244, 72639 Neuffen, Germany
- Burg HohenNeuffen: 72637 Neuffen, Baden-Württemberg
1-2 Hours of Travel Time
Explore Classic European Architecture at Kloster Maulbronn
Maulbronn Monastery is one of Germany's best-preserved Medieval monastery complexes. A former abbey of the Cistercians, it's now recognized as a world heritage site. An hour from Stuttgart, this unique destination combines a multitude of design styles in one place, including Romanesque and late Gothic.
- Kloster Maulbronn: Klosterhof 5, 75433 Maulbronn
Find Your Thrill at Erlebnispark Tripsdrill
Tripsdrill holds the honor of the best amusement park about an hour's drive from Stuttgart. For 90 years, this premier attraction has offered guests up-close animal attractions and cozy, nature resort accommodations. Book a treehouse and stroll through the wildlife park that's home to 50 different animal species, then take a ride on an exciting roller coaster.
- ErlebnisparkTripsdrill: Straße 1, 74389 Cleebronn
Travel Back in Time at Hohenzollern Castle
Just about an hour from Stuttgart sits Hohenzollern Castle. It's the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern, and one of Germany's best-preserved castles. This 11th-century palace is perched 234 meters above the towns of Hechingen and Bisingen. Also, the castle is filled with unique artifacts including shining knights' armor and a letter from U.S. President George Washington.
- Hohenzollern Castle: 72379 Burg Hohenzollern, Germany
Go for a Hike in Blautopf
Blautopf is in Blaubeuren, just outside the city of Ulm and one hour and 18 minutes away. This spring is also known as "the Blue Pot," and it is the ideal destination for an outdoor day trip. Take a hike around the site. There are plenty of trails for every level of fitness.
- Blautopf: 89143 Blaubeuren
2-3 Hours of Travel Time
Climb to a Breathtaking View in Frankfurt
One of the most famous places near Stuttgart is Frankfurt, which is two hours and 13 minutes away. The Altstadt, Frankfurt's Old Town, is perched on the northern Main riverbank and it is surrounded by the modern city center.
Old Town Altstadt dates back to 794 AD, and it features many of Frankfurt's top attractions, such as the tower of St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. Climb 364 steps and discover superb views of the city.
- Altstadt: 60547 Frankfurt
- St. Bartholomew's Cathedral: Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt
Enhance your vacation by taking one of these exciting day trips from Stuttgart. You'll find that the area around Stuttgart offers a multitude of enchanting spots to discover, for visitors of all ages. Plus, all these locations are easily within a few hours of the city's center.