Friday, March 27, 2009

UK to Stuttgart

By Tom Martens

Travelers to Stuttgart can avail themselves of convenient flights from London, Birmingham and Manchester, each location offering dozens of budget flight opportunities, and both direct and connecting flights. UK travelers may also fly into Frankfurt International Airport and take a two-hour train from Frankfurt to Stuttgart. In 2007, almost four million tourists visited Stuttgart from around the world.

Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-W?rttemberg in southern Germany. It is the sixth largest city in Germany with a population of almost 600,000. The city is also located near two of Germany?s most popular tourist attractions, Black Forest and Lake Constance. Stuttgart is subdivided into a total of 23 city districts, which includes five inner city districts and 18 outer districts.

Stuttgart, like most cities in Germany, has a continental climate. Winters extend from early December into March. The coldest month is January. There are always winter snows. The summers are warm or even hot, especially in the months of July and August. Summer warmth lasts from May until September. The milder spring and autumn seasons are more pleasant for visiting the city.

Stuttgart is famed as the headquarters of both Mercedes Benz and Porsche, although the actual assembly plants are located elsewhere. Automotive design and management contributes heavily to the local economy. The Mercedes-Benz Museum is Stuttgart's most popular museum, visited by nearly half a million people each year. The Porsche Museum was reopened in 2008. It displays the very first prototypes of the Volkswagen Beetle designed by Ferdinand Porsche himself.

Technology is also a big business in Stuttgart, with both IBM and Hewlett Packard having headquarters in the city.

During the Cold War years, Stuttgart was chosen to be home to the Joint Command of US military forces in Europe, the north Atlantic, and Africa, known as EUCOM. EUCOM is still headquartered in Stuttgart today.

Like almost all cities in Germany, Stuttgart suffered heavy damage during the Second World War, but almost all the structures were rebuilt, particularly the historic buildings. Stuttgart boasts a large number of museums and palaces. There is a considerable expanse of green space, known as Green U, popular with cyclists and tourists. Astronomy buffs can find the Stuttgart planetarium in Green U.

Stuttgart takes pride in its strong cultural heritage, especially the State Theater and State Gallery. The State Theater is home to the State opera and three smaller theatres. Productions include operas, ballets, plays and concerts.

Stuttgart is not the best known city in Germany, but a visit to Stuttgart does not disappoint. It offers plenty of activities, including art, architecture, cycling, festivals, and outdoor parties. Consider Stuttgart on your next trip to Germany.

Stuttgart might not be as well known as other Germany cities, but visitors will not be disappointed. Stuttgart offers a variety of activities for travelers, including famous art architecture, parks, cycling and plenty of festivals and other outdoor parties. Consider Stuttgart when planning your next vacation, especially if you are already planning to visit Germany.

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