From Horse Stable to Metropolis

Things to Do in Stuttgart

The city name Stuttgart is derived from Stutengarten, referring to the city’s 10^th century origins as a horse stable and breeding ground for cavalry purposes. 

Not many people may know that Stuttgart is where the four-wheel automobile was invented, which is why car manufacturing is a cornerstone of the city’s economy. Most of the research, academic and scientific organizations of Germany are based in Stuttgart. Financial activities in areas like the stock market and life insurance also dominate the city. Wine and brewing of liquor are long-standing traditional industries in Stuttgart. Visit in Christmas to attend the Stuttgart Christmas market.