Even if it doesn’t look like it at first glance, there are many great things to do for free in the Kessel – almost for every taste!
Here are 9 free activities in Stuttgart
1. free walking tour
Think you know your city? No matter how long you’ve lived here, you’re probably only 80% right. Luckily, there are plenty of free walking tours that allow you to explore Stuttgart down to the smallest detail and meet new people in the process.
2nd concerts at Café Galào
There is simply no better place to discover new favorite bands and meet new people than this institution on Marienplatz. Wednesdays and Tuesdays at 9 pm are the dates to remember. To get a good seat, however, you have to arrive early.
3. free learning at the Stuttgart Adult Education Center
While learning has become a business in many places, the Volkshochschule Stuttgart remains true to its principles. On the school’s website, you’ll find courses that really do fulfill every wish, many of which are even free – whether online or on site. This puts an end to excuses for not studying.
4. free admission to the museum
Did you already know this? Some museums in Stuttgart offer special times when you don’t have to pay admission. On Wednesdays, you can admire the entire collection of the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart for free – except for the special exhibitions. And in August, the “True Treasures” and “Legendary Masterpieces” collections at the State Museum are also open to the public!
5 Urban exploring
Urban exploring has become a worldwide trend in recent years, and it’s no surprise. Visiting abandoned and derelict buildings is an adventurous and exciting experience that doesn’t require you to break the law or put yourself in danger. There are some mysterious lost places in Stuttgart and the surrounding area that you can visit safely!
6. picnic and walk in Killesbergpark
What else can you say about this Stuttgart landmark that hasn’t already been said? Meadows, endless fields of flowers, a beer garden, ponds, free-roaming animals, the Killesberg tower, a beautiful view… It simply has everything.
7th photo tour
Are you a hobby photographer or even a professional? Or perhaps an aspiring Instagram influencer? In any case, there are more than enough reasons to visit and photograph the many beautiful places that Stuttgart hides. Here are a few suggestions.
8. swimming in the Bürgersee
Unfortunately, there are no free bathing facilities within the city. But we can go to this beautiful lake in the middle of the forest, which is easy to reach by S-Bahn. But that’s also the other side of the coin: on hot, sunny summer days, you can expect lots of visitors.
9. cycle tour around the Max-Eyth-See
There are not many places in the region that are as idyllic as Lake Max-Eyth. So a cycle tour along the Neckar and around the lake is a strong contender for the best Sunday plan. In fact, any occasion and any date is fine for relaxing and unwinding on its shores.