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Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremitus) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremitus) is a very rare bird species with only a few small colonies in Syria and southern Morocco (Aves: Pelecaniformes: Threskiornithidae). IUCN Red List: critically endangered Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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  Stuttgart is the capital of the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany. The city is located in Southwest, between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alps with a history dating back to prehistorical times. Most of the city center was destroyed during World War 2. However, the city was rebuilt with a perfect mix of historical and modern architecture. Nowadays, Stuttgart is a leading business and tourist destination. Travelers are drawn year round because of the large spring, summer, and winter festivals. While many people know the city for being the home of Mercedes and Porshe, it is also well known for its nature, art, and architectural beauty. Here are tips to make the best of your trip to Germany’s most underrated city.

    Photo by @frankfox13

    WHERE TO STAY

  Hotel Traube

48.7017° N, 9.2137° E

Photo by @frau_haug

  This is the place to stay if you are looking for a classic German experience. This historical hotel consists of 5 buildings, some of which date back to the 16th century. The best part of staying here is having a nightcap at their old school wood-paneled bar.

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  Avg cost per night – $70-120 Brabandtgasse 2, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany +49711458920 https://hotel-traube-stuttgart.de

  WHERE TO EAT

  Weinstube Klösterle

48° 46′ 56.35″ N,  9°10′ 37.27″ E

  Photo by @the_colours_and_the_shapes

  What better place to have a traditional German meal than in the city’s oldest building? The restaurant, Weinstube Klosterle, is located in a monastery built in 1463 as a home for the religious nuns. Weinstube Klösterle is situated in the Bad Cannstatt neighborhood, the largest and oldest neighborhood in Stuggart (dating back to A.D. 98). Make sure to order traditional Swabian dishes like the Maultaschen dumplings or the duck breast with egg noodles.

  Marktstraße 71, 70372

Stuttgart, Germany

+49 711 205291252

Open Monday – Saturday 5pm to Midnight

Sunday from 11:30am to Midnight

  WHERE TO TAKE A STROLL

  Wilhelma Zoological-Botanical Garden

48.8045° N, 9.2062° E

  Photo by @girlborntodiscover

  This is the only zoo and botanical garden combination in Europe. A popular tourist destination that brings in over 2 million visitors a year. With 30 acres stunning gardens, 19th century architecture, and animal kingdom that won’t disappoint.

    Photo by @domagojkaracic

Photo by @zoeymaxime

Photo by @wilhelma.stuttgart

  WHERE TO SNAP A GREAT PHOTO

  Stadtbibliothek (Stuttgart Public Libary)

48.7902° N, 9.1832° E

  Photo by @kun.tee.jaahtyi.kuppiin

  For people who appreciate minimalism, architecture, and books, the Stuttgart Public library is an oasis. Make sure to go to the 8th floor of this building to get the epic picture that makes this place so famous.

    WHEN TO GO

April-May for the Spring Festival

Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest

48° 79.220′ N 9° 22.455′ W

        After a long winter, Germans want to welcome the new spring season by throwing a huge party full of amusements rides, traditional costumes, food, and tons of beer. Every year the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest attracts more than 1.5 million visitors making it Europe’s biggest carnival. This is the second biggest festival in Germany, right after Oktoberfest in Munich.

  Photo by @sequinsophia

  For more inspiration #canstatterwasen #frühlingsfest

    WHERE TO SHOP

  Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt

48.7787° N, 9.1793° E

  The Stuttgart Christmas Market is the biggest and oldest Christmas market in Europe. It is said The Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt was first started in 1692. It attracts over 3 million visitors during its 25-day celebration. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, the market it something you can’t miss. The endless Stalls are decorated with the most traditional winter decorations and lights. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, this is still a great place to shop for gifts. As you sip glühwein and walk the stalls, you can find great gifts like nostalgic retro toys, German chocolates, alcohol-related gifts, and many different handmade crafts.

Gift Ideas: Christmas tree decorations, winter clothing, honey products, household wares, toys, candles, sweet delights, German alcohol, winter market mugs.

Tip: BRING CASH $$$

Dates:  28 Nov to 23 Dec 2018 Monday – Thursday:  10am – 9pm Friday – Saturday:      10am – 10pm Sunday:                        11am – 9pm

      WHERE TO TAKE A DAY TRIP TO

  The Black Forest

48.2775° N, 8.1860° E

  Photo by @manueldietrichphotography

  What makes Stuttgart an appealing destination for travelers is its proximity to attractions that will take your breath away. Day trips to fairytale castles in the hills, picturesque small German towns, and the enchanting Black Forest is a must if you are staying in Stuttgart. For many visiting southwest Germany, seeing the Black Forest is on top of the list. The spectacular mountain range and thick pine forest make this place seems like something out of a kids bedtime story. It is home to the largest cuckoo clock, world-renowned spas, and timbered villages. The Black Forest was the inspiration for the Brothers Grim fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, and many more.

  Other day trips to take from Stuttgart: #LichtensteinCastle #HohenzollernCastle #NeuschwansteinCastle #Tubingen #Dinkelsbühl #Heidelberg #Triberg

  Photo by @krislivid

    Germany’s Most Underrated City Stuttgart is the capital of the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany. The city is located in Southwest, between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alps with a history dating back to prehistorical times.

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Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) is a rare waterfowl that is breeding in the Arctic Siberian coast region and overwintering predominantly in southeastern Europe (Aves: Anseriformes: Anatidae). IUCN Red List: vulnerable Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) is a large carnivore bird and occupied savannah in southern Africa (Aves: Bucerotiformes: Bucorvidae). IUCN Red List: vulnerable Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea) is a semiaquatic and social living carnivore mammal and widespread in Southeast Asia from southern China and southern India to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in Indonesia (Mammalia: Carnivora: Mustelidae). Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Raccoon (Procyon lotor) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a nocturnal and omnivorous mammal species with a wide distribution in North and Central America (Mammalia: Carnivora: Procyonidae). Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) occupied rainforests near waterbodies in Central and South America from southern Mexico to central Brazil (Aves: Eurypygiformes: Eurypygidae). Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is a colony forming and soil inhabiting rodent and occupied grassland in central North America from southern Sasketchwan in Canada through the central states of USA to northern Chihuahua and Sonora in Mexico (Mammalia: Rodentia: Sciuridae). Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is a large rodent and inhabited a brode range of biotopes in Southwest and Central Asia (Mammalia: Rodentia: Hystricidae). Heidelberg Zoological Garden

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Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) von Daniel Bauer Über Flickr: The Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is one of the largest reptile species and only known from Aldabra and the Seychelles in western Indian Ocean (Reptilia: Testudines: Testudinidae). IUCN Red List: vulnerable Heidelberg Zoological Garden