A couple strolls through a romantic pedestrianised street at dusk. The houses are beautifully decorated with flowers. There are tables in the alley.

Cities in Baden-WürttembergVibrant Cities, Endless Variety

Cities in Baden-Württemberg

Urban and Natural

Of course, the cities and small-town gems in Baden-Württemberg feature unconventional boutiques, digital worlds, stylish cafés, or medieval half-timbered buildings. Small galleries or world-famous museums.
But what makes the Baden-Württemberg special is the surprising proximity of city and nature. Everywhere in Baden-Württemberg, you’ll find green oases. Whether it’s the popular Black Forest recreational area, the varied landscapes of the Odenwald, or the many parks right in the middle of our cities. Then there are the blue oases, found along natural climate improvers like the Neckar, Danube, Rhine, Dreisam, or Enz rivers. And where the sun lingers longer, you might even experience the Mediterranean vibe of our cities. Come to Southwest Germany to recharge – or unplug.
View of the city of Heidelberg from the river. A sandy beach with umbrellas can be seen. The sky is slightly cloudy. A part of the bridge and the city gate can be seen.
Oasis by the River
Cosy place on the sunny side of Heidelberg

Everything about Cities in Baden-Württemberg

At a Glance

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Charming small towns with historic character and cities rich in culture, gastronomy, events, or relaxation – urban fans will find plenty of variety here.

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Shopping Capital

Europe’s largest outlet is in Baden-Württemberg: Outletcity Metzingen offers a shopping paradise with over 170 brands across 40,000 m².

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City Trips All Year Round

Spring, summer, fall, or winter – every season offers its charm for a city trip, and the ideas never run out. Every city in Baden-Württemberg is unique.

View of a historic market square with half-timbered houses. Red geraniums bloom in the foreground.
View of a small town with half-timbered houses. In the foreground is a body of water and a strip of greenery. The sky is blue.
View of a green riverbank at sunset. People are sitting in the greenery. Ships can be seen on the left. Many trees on the right. On the horizon you can see the skyline of a city.
View of a teahouse in a park. People are sitting in a square. The teahouse is surrounded by trees. It looks relaxed.
Small Town Gem Mosbach
There is a historic market square in every small town pearl
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Over 4 million

overnight stays were recorded in 2024 for Stuttgart

2 - 40,000 m²

Shopping area: from the small mini-boutique to the large Outletcity Metzingen

3.5 million

visitors to the Cannstatter Volksfest each year – and our museums and theaters attract even more

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