Interesting Facts

Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-W�rtemberg, has the highest general standard of prosperity of any German city. In fact, the local trademark, the three-pointed white star of Daimler-Benz hovers above the city center. Stuttgart is also home to the Porsche factory.
Beer, anyone? The main annual event is Cannstatten Volksfest. This sixteen-day celebration, held during the last week in September and the first week in October, is the second largest beer festival in the world.
Get your motor running and head to the museums devoted to the history of two beloved automobiles, Daimler-Benz and Porsche. Daimler-Benz insists upon visitors hopping aboard a sealed minibus � a measure taken to prevent industrial espionage. Porsche is much more relaxed � free guided tours of the production lines are offered everyday. However, call in advance, tours are usually booked weeks in advance.
The finest view of Stuttgart is from the upper platform of the Fernsehturm. This 1,312 feet high television tower was completed in 1956 and was the first one ever built. The view stretches over the Swabian Jura to the Black Forest and the Odenwald. On clear days, the Alps are visible.
The name Stuttgart, originally Stutengarten, derives from a tenth century stud farm which flourished in the region. The German word "Stute" means "mare."
Water, water everywhere! Kurpark Bad Cannstatt (Spa Park), the Old Town of Bad Cannstatt, is the city's largest suburb and is home to eighteen thermal springs. After Budapest, it is the second largest producer of mineral water.
The Staatsgalerie (Art Gallery) houses works from medieval times to the impressionists. A special place is reserved for the works of Willi Baumeister and Oskar Schlemmer, artists who were Stuttgart natives.
Stuttgart has the highest per capita income of any city in Germany. However, its expensive reputation doesn't always apply to its food and drink. Even though fine dining experiences abound, there are also numerous places offering low-cost and delicious dishes.
Don't "wine" if you don't get any! Local wines are divided equally between white (Riesling) and red (Trollinger) varieties. Demand can be so high that it's difficult to obtain them elsewhere. Your best bet is a stop at a Weinstuben, a home-like establishment known for its cooking and wine!
As the home of the electronics giant Robert Bosch, Stuttgart has earned a place on the front-line of the high-tech industrial world.