Stuttgart, a true city of culture

From exhibitions to musicals, art and culture are to be found almost anywhere in Stuttgart. It is a fantastic place to simply set off and browse through the countless little galleries or to catch a spectacular performance. Emerging talent is showcased and supported, and regional artists are also presented. You can count on pleasant surprises. The Academy of Art and Design enjoys international renown and is in the immediate vicinity of the world-famous Weissenhof Estate, which was built by Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius among others. The academy and the Weissenhof Estate make for a unique and creative combination which is not to be missed. Besides the shopping area along Königstraße and the Schlossgarten park, you will also find other appealing places to visit in the city centre, such as the Staatsgalerie, the Staatsoper and the Staatstheater, all of which are great cultural institutions. In the Postmodern Neue Staatsgalerie, you can take a lengthy stroll through six centuries of art history. It is an aesthetic place full of art where you can discover world-famous works by Picasso, Max Beckmann, Otto Dix and many others. With your Méridien room key, you enjoy free entry through our Unlock Art^TM programme.

A visit to the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart art museum on Kleiner Schlossplatz is also sure to be a special cultural experience. The building, a glass cube, offers spectacular views. Take the time to observe it extensively. The exhibition at the Kunstmuseum focuses on works by Otto Dix, Oskar Schlemmer and Willi Baumeister. These are complemented by exhibitions of young, experimental avant-garde artists. You can feel the pulsing art scene here. Not far away, the Design Center Stuttgart features regularly changing exhibitions.

Architecture buffs also appreciate Stuttgart. The diversity of the architecture, the combination of old and new, contributes largely to the allure of the city. The Old Castle with the expansive Schlossplatz square and the music pavilion are significant elements of the multifaceted cityscape. The interesting Neo-Gothic collegiate church and the Renaissance-style Alte Kanzlei (Old Chancellery) have been restored and supplemented by new buildings such as the modern Kunstmuseum. Stuttgart is also known for its long automotive tradition. A visit to the futuristic Porsche Museum and the absolutely spectacular Mercedes-Benz Museum is a must for every automobile lover.

Capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart is situated on the lovely Neckar river, nestled between vineyards and thickly forested mountainsides. From Stuttgart's Fernsehturm, which was incidentally the first TV tower in the world, you have a fantastic view of the city, extending to the charming Swabian Mountains and the nearby legendary Black Forest. Stuttgart is also significant from an economic perspective. The new trade fair centre is on its way to becoming one of the most important international trade fair locations.