Distorted reflection of a busy street café with people, parasols and a historic building façade.

A Variety of Weekend Activities around Stuttgart

A City Break Featuring Forests and Vineyards in the Stuttgart Region
28.8.20267 min. read timeby Alisia D'Aniello
Enjoy a three-day break filled with cafés, nature and exercise – it’ll feel just like a holiday.

Tips for a Break in the Stuttgart Region

Town, Forest and Vineyards
Do you simply need a holiday with a bit of variety, but aren’t quite sure where to go? Then the Stuttgart region is just the place for you! Cafés, nature, outdoor activities, a glass of wine and stunning views – you’ll find all of this right on your doorstep here. All of this is very close together. Discover Stuttgart’s diverse cafés in charming alleyways, go in search of fairies in the Märchenwald forest in Murrhardt, and cycle through the vineyards and along the Neckar River.

Exploring Stuttgart-Süd

City Life and a Love of Cafés
No sooner have you arrived in the south of Stuttgart than the Heusteigviertel, a quartier that exudes a Parisian charm with its old buildings, small cafés and pretty alleyways. The Edith hotel offers a cosy, living-room atmosphere and is the ideal starting point for a stroll towards Marienplatz square. You should pop into these cafés along the way:
  • Condesa Café – iced cappuccino with oat milk, followed by an ice cream at Gelateria Kaiserbau
  • Café Misch Misch – a cosy spot with a special charm
  • Café Galao – a lively atmosphere on Marienplatz
  • Kaffeebar Bruno – a café by day, a relaxed cocktail bar by night
  • Red awning of a street café beneath dense foliage, with string lights and outdoor seating.
    Stuttgart – the city of cafés
    Stuttgart charms visitors with its narrow streets full of cafés boasting a wonderful atmosphere and superb coffee.

    The Waldklingen Premium Hiking Trail in Murrhardt

    Hiking as if in an Enchanted Forest
    Go in search of fairies in the forest, because on the Waldklingen premium hiking trail you’ll feel as though you’re in a fairy tale. The FeenSpuren hike is a circular route of around ten kilometres. Among the special highlights are stunning viewpoints, such as the Wellingtonia trees, and thundering waterfalls. Enjoy the peace and quiet on moss-covered forest paths and hike past huge sequoias. To round off your hike, you can stop for refreshments at Gasthaus Hirsch.
    Moss-covered forest floor with fallen leaves and a partially visible sign for the 10.5-kilometre “Feenspuren Waldklingen” hiking trail.
    On the trail of the fairies
    The Waldklingen premium hiking trail takes you along moss-covered paths and past enormous sequoias, making you feel like a character from a fairy tale on your way to visit your grandmother.

    The 3B-Land Wine Tour in Bietigheim-Bissingen

    Cycling Amongst Vineyards and along the Neckar River
    The 3B-Land Wine Tour will really get your holiday off to a flying start. In Bietigheim-Bissingen, you can easily hire an e-bike in the town centre and set off straight away. The route is truly beautiful: vineyards, small villages, sunflower fields and the Neckar River appearing time and again – a perfect blend of exercise and enjoyment. And whilst you’re there, be sure to treat yourself to a break at the Felsengartenkellerei Besigheim winery and enjoy the view of the Hessigheim Cliffs.
    A smiling cyclist wearing a helmet is standing next to a RegioRadStuttgart hire bike in front of some vines.
    Cycling along the vineyards
    Enjoy a leisurely cycle ride along the Neckar River and through the beautiful vineyards.

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    Places to Visit in the Stuttgart Region

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    Enjoy a coffee in the narrow streets of Stuttgart, soak up the tranquillity on the hiking trail in Murrhardt and cycle through the vineyards in Bietigheim-Bissingen. You can find more information here.

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      FIVE ROOMS TO STAY. DAS EDITH. A retreat in the middle of urban life. In Stuttgart's tredy Heusteig district. The small hotel invites you to stay. High-quality, but not overdone.
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      Bietigheim-Bissingen
      Bietigheim-Bissingen (Ludwigsburg district, Stuttgart region) is located in Baden-Württemberg in the central Neckar valley between the state capital Stuttgart and Heilbronn, not far from where the Enz...
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      And yet another new, hip stop on the popular Tübinger Straße: Bruno is a café and bar in one. Whether it's a morning coffee in the...
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      Fantastic views, fascinating automobile museums and a cultural landscape that leaves nothing to be desired. In Stuttgart, tradition meets modernity and vineyards meet a lively and urban city centre.
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      TasteCafés
      Condesa
      Yay! The café on Marienplatz, which was originally planned to be temporary, has been allowed to stay - the alternative concept has not only...
      Stuttgart Region
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      TasteCafés
      Misch Misch
      The charming café with its unplastered walls, lovely living room furnishings and a slight retro touch brings a lot of style to...
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    CitiesStuttgart
    DAS EDITH
    FIVE ROOMS TO STAY. DAS EDITH. A retreat in the middle of urban life. In Stuttgart's tredy Heusteig district. The small hotel invites you to stay. High-quality, but not overdone.
    Stuttgart Region
    Go to article
    Bietigheim-Bissingen
    Bietigheim-Bissingen (Ludwigsburg district, Stuttgart region) is located in Baden-Württemberg in the central Neckar valley between the state capital Stuttgart and Heilbronn, not far from where the Enz...
    Stuttgart Region
    Go to article
    SÜDENDesirable Destination
    Stuttgart Region
    It's the second glance that counts. The first is the city centre. According to the locals, it lies in a cauldron. Nevertheless, it has a broad horizon. Plenty of culture, famous museums, a lively scen...
    Stuttgart Region
    Go to article
    CitiesNightlife & Party
    Bruno
    And yet another new, hip stop on the popular Tübinger Straße: Bruno is a café and bar in one. Whether it's a morning coffee in the...
    Stuttgart Region
    Go to article
    CitiesStuttgart
    Stuttgart
    Fantastic views, fascinating automobile museums and a cultural landscape that leaves nothing to be desired. In Stuttgart, tradition meets modernity and vineyards meet a lively and urban city centre.
    Stuttgart Region
    Go to article
    TasteCafés
    Condesa
    Yay! The café on Marienplatz, which was originally planned to be temporary, has been allowed to stay - the alternative concept has not only...
    Stuttgart Region
    Go to article
    TasteCafés
    Misch Misch
    The charming café with its unplastered walls, lovely living room furnishings and a slight retro touch brings a lot of style to...
    Stuttgart Region

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