Meet Stuttgart! As part of the GCB Roadshow - Spot on Germany, the German Convention Bureau discovered the various meeting venues in Stuttgart. In our report we guide you through the highlights of the city and shed light on all the great locations the city has to offer for events. You will also learn why Stuttgart stands for innovation and invention like no other.
In Stuttgart tradition and innovation meet business, culture, and the Swabian way of life. Dynamic, globally networked, and with inhabitants from more than 170 countries. The capital of Germany's strongest export state, Baden-Württemberg, shines as a mecca for the automotive industry and is one of the most important high-tech centers for mobility, aerospace, mechanical engineering, IT, finance, and green tech. A variety of locations and hotels for every type of meeting, congress and event - this is how the Stuttgart region presents itself. Convince yourself!
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Culture in Stuttgart
Whether world-famous ballet or multiple award-winning opera, top-class exhibitions or temporary off-spaces - Stuttgart's culture is excellent. Discover entertaining cultural tours, varied events and versatile museums from A for Automotive to S for State Gallery to W for Weissenhof. Live music, dance and (small) art - a treat for the eyes and ears awaits you!
Wine in the Stuttgart Region
The face of Stuttgart are the vineyards up to the city center. The wine-growing region with a long tradition is rich in great winemakers. Their wines have been awarded many times and meet the right taste of wine lovers and professional audience. Participants of events and incentives can experience wine in special wine locations, at social gatherings in urban wine bars or during a breathtaking program in the vineyards with impressive views. Convivial get-togethers, good conversation and a relaxed exchange of ideas in a relaxed atmosphere - these are the images that come to mind when you think of wine-related events and incentives. In the Stuttgart region, guests and participants of an event can experience this in numerous locations that are directly connected with wine.
Left side: © SMG/Martina Denker | Below: © TMBW/Gregor Lengler
Stuttgarter Wine Village
One special event is the Stuttgarter “Weindorf”. Taking place since 45 years, 38 local hosts are inviting you to sit together, meet your friends as well as business colleagues and have a delightful summer evening. The culinary focus is on regionality and seasonality: Schmücker Gastro & Catering GmbH is famous for its excellent roasted ox on a spit, served in a potatoe-dough bread.
5 Reasons for the Stuttgart Region
- Center for Technology and Innovation
- Diverse and Special Event Infrastructure
- Traditional Hospitality
- Unique Sights and Cultural Attractions
- Central Location in Europe and Easy Accessibility
Above: Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH, Christoph Düpper | Right side: © SMG/Jürgen Pollak
Economy and Science
Few other regions in Europe can compare with Stuttgart as a center for technology and innovation. Around 160,000 companies are at home in and around Stuttgart. These include global players as well as highly specialized small and medium-sized enterprises that are often world market leaders in their sector. There is a close link between business and research. Around 80,000 students in 26 universities, colleges and academies can be found here. Fraunhofer Institutes, a Fraunhofer Information Center, Max Planck Institutes and other renowned institutions complement the research landscape.
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Automotive Industry
The Stuttgart region is the cradle of the automobile. This is associated with its strengths in vehicle and mechanical engineering as well as in engineering. In combination with a pronounced IT sector and a lively creative industry, the region has developed into an innovation location that is one of the most powerful economic regions in the world. Strong clusters form the basis for a shift in focus toward artificial intelligence and digitization as well as future-proof energy supply with battery technology, fuel cells and hydrogen. The density of global players and innovative SMEs as well as a strong research and science landscape form the strength of the region and the state of Baden-Württemberg.
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Porsche Museum
Spectacular from the outside and high performance on the inside: the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Since 1950, the sports cars with the Stuttgart Rössle on the hood have been manufactured here at Porscheplatz. Since 2009, right next to the headquarters of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, a spectacular automobile museum tells you the product and motorsport history of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer. Inside, you can see more than 80 vehicles and 200 small exhibits on 5,600 square meters of exhibition space: in addition to world-famous automobile icons such as the 356, 911 or 917, technical high performances from the early years of the 20th century by Professor Ferdinand Porsche make the heart of every automobile enthusiast beat faster. By the way, all vehicles still serve their purpose today: they drive. The Porsche Museum is also incomparable from the outside. The museum building is supported by three V-shaped columns, in which around 6,000 tons of steel have been installed - more than in the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The sculpture next to the Porsche Museum, whose three stelae are each crowned by a Porsche 911, cannot be overlooked either.
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Porsche as an Events Location
Porsche Museum is a spectacular location for extra-special business events: An impressive entrance area, a multi-function space in the middle of the vehicle exhibit, a gallery with spinning discs and a wide and flexible conference area make for four unique event spaces in total, on which 150-200 events are held per year. Take your guests on an exclusive guided tour of the exhibitions, learn about the exciting history of Porsche and spend a fantastic evening "in the midst of over 30,000 horsepower".
V8 Hotel
At V8 hotel in Böblingen in the Stuttgart region the special automobile is part of the equipment! V8 themed rooms, numerous illustrations and various pieces of furniture made of real vehicle parts combine to form a spectacular enviroment for your event, promotion, convention or company gala. In addition to three conference rooms, the two large event areas "Power" and "Speed" can fit up to 200 guests. More incentives for your automobile-loving guests? As a special feature, vehicles with a weight of up to three tonnes can be brought up via a heavy-load lift and integrated into the programme.
Stylish and Diverse - EmiLu Design Hotel
Looking for an excellent networking place in Stuttgart? You’ve found it at EmiLu Hotel! The newly opened design hotel is family-run, named after the owner’s two most important women: His wife Petra-Luise and his daughter Emilia. The location in the heart of Stuttgart’s downtown, three stylish meeting rooms, the rooftop bar Lennart’s and a special focus on design and high-quality interior create a tasteful event location where everyone feels comfortable.
Traditional Meetings in the Waldschlössle
The traditional "Waldschlössle", situated in a dreamlike panoramic location on the Kappelberg in the vineyards, creates a place for extraordinary events. The private and quiet atmosphere in the middle of nature makes the location a popular meeting place for business events, seminars and celebrations of all kinds. Stepping out into the idyllic countryside area between meetings, your guests will find themselves refreshed and their batteries recharged.
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Infotower Stuttgart
The Infotower Stuttgart (ITS) provides information on the background of the Stuttgart-Ulm rail project, offers surprising insights and connects interested parties around the project and beyond. Therefore, the project invites everyone to form their own picture: In an interactive exhibition inside the tower, during exciting construction site tours or with events and campaigns on site as much as in the digital world – in all offerings, the project sees itself as a meeting point for the future of one of Europe's most spectacular construction projects, committed to knowledge transfer, exchange and future opportunities.
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