As the capital of Germany's Baden-Württemberg region, Stuttgart as a wealth of attractions and industrial links. The city is home to the headquarters of a number of Germany’s major motor manufacturers and it’s an area where the car industry has generated a great deal of employment and wealth. Stuttgart itself is built on a on a series of hills and its southern location and warm climate, meaning that it is in one of the country’s main areas for vineyards. If you fancy a break from the inner city, hiring a car in Stuttgart will give you the opportunity to get out and about to discover the area, including the northern parts of the Black Forest.
To discover Stuttgart’s many attractions, set off from the Schlossplatz which is the city’s main square and an important meeting point and head for the nearby Königstraße. This is the longest pedestrianised street in Germany and it’s perfect if you want to indulge in some retail therapy. For anyone interested in the history of the car, then the Mercedes Benz and Porsche museums shouldn't be missed. Rent a car from Stuttgart and you’ll also find that it’s just a short drive to the Museum of Viniculture which tells the history of 2000 years of wine making in the region.
